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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVII, No 25. / CITY NEWS C. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.—Ed.) Rev. J P. Sims is indisposed this week. Little Lloyd Griffith, the son of Rev. and Mrs. T. L Griffith has been sick the past week. The Maple St. Baptist church held their covenant meeting last Sunday morning. Little Cortha Lee, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee, is quite sick with typhoid fever. Jessica Graves, one of our boys who been in St. Paul for several months, returned to our city this week. Mrs. Mattie Dickerson of Thief River, Minn, arrived in our city to keep house for her brother, Perry Mitchell. Rev. S Bates left Friday morning for Clarinda, to preach Mrs. Baker's funeral, Dec. 11th. Mrs. Rachel Jefferson of Chicago, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods and will remain here until after the holidays, Mrs. Joe Roman returned home from Boone last Sunday night, where she spent a week with her husband, Rev, Joe Roman. Allen Blagburn, who has been sick, is improving so well that he was up and around, and took a relapse this week. The Thanksgiving Rally dinner, supper and program was a great success at the Maple St church, realizing up to the present time, $86.75. We thank the people for their patronage. Rev. T. L. Grifth. Rev. M. J Burton and the Rev Dr S. N. Vass, was the greets of Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates, last Friday at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at their home 1111 Fremont street. The members and friends of Union Co. regimental church will give a box supper at their church, Thursday, 15th. Everybody is invited to come and bring a box if you cannot fill a box come and buy one any way. We hope that our voters will not sign the saloon petition but talk and work against it, as it does us more harm as a race than any other one evil. Mr Kenneth J. Hamilton of St. Paul, Minn., was in our city this week, visiting his parents, Mrs and Mrs J. P. Hamilton, on East Walker street. The members and friends of Union Congregational church will serve a New Years dinner and in the afternoon keep open house to the people and visitors of Des Moines, and in the evening the Proclamation of Emancipation will be celebrated. All of this will be held Monday evening, Jan. 2d, as New Years day comes on Sunday. The Union Congregational Endeavor meetings are very enthusiastic Good work is being accomplished. We need the co-operation of all whom are interested. We feel that you will visit us once, you will become inspired to join us. We cordially welcome you Mrs. Frank Johnson, Pres.; Mrs. Johnston Robinson, Vica Pres.; Mrs. Frank White, Sec'y; Mrs J P. Sims, Treas. At 2 p. m. last Friday, Mary Elizabeth Gross a faithful member of the Maple Street church, and wife of Rev. J. Gross, died at her home on South E. 24th street of this city. The funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev S Bates at the church, last Sunday, at 3 p. m., assisted by Rev. J. J. Dulin and Rev. S Johnson of this city. The interment at the Lural Cemetery, She leaves a daughter, Mrs. J P Hamilton, two grand children, and one great grand child' and a loving husband to mourn her departure. The Get Busy club of the Maple St. Baptist church gave a Ragged contest last Tuesday night at the church, which was a grand success, realizing a neat sum of $5.05, there was three contest an's, Mr. Earnest Ousley, the first prize-Mrs. F. Bates, the second priz' Mrs. C. C. Cox, third prize. The judges of the contest were Mrs J. T. Lucas, Mr. Mormiduke, Mr. S. Simons The M. C. T. club, met at the home of Mrs J. C. Williams, 514, Penn ave. The members occupied their time in needle work, pillows, battenberg. At 430 Mrs J. C. Williams served lunch Salmon salad, mashed potatoes; Stuffed Olives, relis, chow chow, coffee; Pumpkin pie, apple cider. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs A. Jones' home 939 W. 14th street, Montauk, Dec. 12th. All members are expected to be present and bring their needle work. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ray and family of Lucas, Iowa, has moved to Enterprise, Iowa. They are old and highly esteemed citizens of Lucas, having lived there for twenty-six years their daughter, Miss Irwin Worthal accompanied them. Died at her home in Colfax, Mrs. G. F. Shaw, the wife of G. F. Shaw, a laundryman She had been sick some time; yet her friends were not much alarmed until the last They formally lived in Ottumwa, Centerville, and Colfax She leaves a loving husband, twisters, namely: Mrs. La Rentz and Miss Garmt Hamilton or this city to mourn their loss, along with many friends. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met Tuesday Dec. 6, at the home of Brah-N. Huey B&l. 13th. In the absence of the president, Miss Bernie Reeves, who is confined to her bed with typhoid fever, Mr. branham N. Hyde residd d. The program for the evening was a miscellaneous one in which all the members present took an active part. The Lyceum will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13th, with Mrs. G. I, Class, at her home 1021 Chestnut street, at which time the following program will be rendered: Quotations—Miscellaneous Biography of Lloyd H. W. Hus hex. Instrumentalso o. Master Cylde Glass Chipins Compositio. -m1s J. H. Rush. Discussion by Society: Curren s. Report of Critic ANTI-SALOON PETITION. Our city is now in the midts of a big fight whether to illense the saloon or not. The saloon men are working very hard to secure sufficient names of voters before they can continue in their saloon business for another few years. We are unalterably opposed to the saloons in our city and sage for many reasons. First, the saoon has been a detriment to the progress of our race. Second, it creates a low type of manhood and it is this lower element of the white race that causes so much trouble. Third, the saoon is an illegal business, the pest house for most crimes, fully 75 percent of all the crimes now commit d. The need is no need vice but elevation. Then some of our old saloons have the au acity to refuse to sell whiskey to ooed men. They have the ace to come around and ask you to sign the pellion for they to refuse cooled trade away with such hypocrisy. THE PRESS ASSOIATION. The meeting last week of an association of Negro Ellittors, Journalists and newspaper men, is a revolution in Negro advancement a quarter of century ago unto thought of not even the dream of our leaders then. It simply shows the real progress that we are making and how determined are we to make our own history and record our events, for our es is a little jealous and do not all the time give our race a square deal. The press, the teachers and the professional man than I was led for the common good of our race with opportunities and environments will be a great power. Long live the Western Negro Press world the correct idea about our Association and she teach the await-great race. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION. Ala. Iowa being a place, we stop and found it quet town and her jee. is still stugling for better things of life. Mr. Joseph Jamer- cen, the su stua and well known citizens, is still h ad chef at the monroe. Mr. Buckner assists in a first class hair dressing parlor. She employs Mrs. Ester to assist her. Miss Mary Davis, our able and very pun tul an en, is a still drawing the quill for the Fystenter. she has been or a ent longer than anyone else. Our next stop was in a little mining own only three miles from All. We here found Prof. Wash n on directing a wilde band suce ef lly. We Robinson on a house and raised ab ut five hundred chilens this summer. He has yat abot threes hren. He serves chil lunches every day. Mr. J. P. Putney is a good hard working man. G. E Jefferson is one of the edging men. Mr. S. R. Jobson is a good citizen and highly reputed. Mr. John Wright is a hard working man. rugging hard and doing well. Mr. J. H. Arhuele is another good citizen and has used a fairly good Kirkville, we found the cooled public people doing most of it em sending t耳 children to the public school. Mr. T. Cory is still working at the same place. They are highly active people. Mr. B. F. Bana has built a part of the city. He is well fixed. Prof. Fratzes for persons the principi of the collec scol is now relived and lives on his lea f if farm in the edge of town. Mr. James Pavtin her working man. He house recurned burned down. He has two daughters in scool. Mr. Hockaday well known in our city lives here. Miss Laura is in the school. Crass and Mr. Hine are doing well. Mrs. J. Jind is s ill here. He daugher Mr. D. G. Linn is head chef for the Foothol. She has worked here for 24 years. Our next stop was at Hontville, Mo. He wou foun at the cooled people co ntrie y moss of them owning their own home. Mr. W. E. Elder is long niece. In nus nieces home. Mr. J. W. Walker wun own home. Mr. Hercules Hicks owns haul and variable property. W. T. Oncel is one of the leading citizens. He owns several acres in the south part of Hontville. Mr. and Address to the Countru To the Afro-American ship in the Territory covered by the Western Negro Press Association: Greetings: The fourteenth meeting of the Western Negro Press Association assembled at Mistoeze, Oklahoma, Nov. 25, 1910 in session, and to you its deepest ooitd for your forward march in advance, in education, religious zeal and industrial progress We commiliment you upon the upward stride being made in all those elements of life which uplift and encourage to high ideals. We commend and congratulate you upon the wordful showing you are achieving in the business, commercial and agricultural world by demonstrating that our rade is not a race of "Dreamers and rainbow chasers," but have in it the best brain, brawn and talent that can be found in any other race of people We deplore the growing and increasing prej dice and proscription which is engendered and fostered by the majority of the opposite race; which is only an unjust, unfair and uncalled for dis- Our Beautiftul Holiday Stocks Replete with Gift Suggestions THE size and completeness of our beautiful Holiday stocks afford you an unusually wide choice in the selection of Christmas gifts that are especially appropriate, and whose presentation will give the greatest pleasure. 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But in spite of which the Negro continues to increase in intelligence, ability, and power to do and dare for itself. We would urge you as a people oppressed and despised on every hand, jim crowed and humiliated in the political strife for manhood and worth, to continue in the even and manly way which has marked your course in the past; protesting, fighting, striving and persisting for the rights, guaranteed by the fundamental laws of reason and justice. We affirm allegiance to and endorse the following planks enunciated by all the Negro organizations throughout the country from time to time, to-wit: First—The passage of the National Anti-Jim Crow law. Second—The enforcement of the constitution to stop disfranchisement and peonage. Third—National aid to education with the same opportunities to all children alike. Fourth—A National Legislation against lynching and rob-law. Fifth—The restoration of the discharged brownsville soldiers. Tocandidates of any party who pledge themselves to these measures we pledge themselves to these measures we pledge our own votes and the votes of all black men whom we can persuade to stand on their manhood and vote like free men. We call upon and feel it the duty of the President and Congress to enact laws to protect every American citizen regdless of color in their elective franchise, especially in the election of 13 President, Vice President Members of Congress and Senators. We earnestly urge that Congress take steps immediately to enforce the laws now on the statutes. We endorse and approve the appeal and address to Congress made by the citizens and taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma in behalf of the illiterate and disfranchised Negro Citizens, and promise and vouch our money, prayers, and support from the columns of our several papers in defense of the movement and in so far as is possible we will force Congress to act. Harry R. Graham, Chairman; Rev. S. S. Jones, W. H. Twine Nick Chiles, J. D. Cook, The officers elected for the enuing year is as follows: President, A. J. Smitherman, Muskogee, Okla.; Vice-Pres., L. A. Bell; Wagoner, Okla.; See'y, J. D. Cook, Milwaukee, Wis.; As't See'y, A. J. Cinchon, Muskogee, Okla.; Treasurer, Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas; Chaplain, Rev. T. D. Les, Kansas City, Mo.; Chairman, Ex.Com, Jno. L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa; Historian and Satisfaction, H. R. Graham, Quindaro, Kansas. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent couch after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be cured promptly by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. Sold by all druggists. BUNTON BRIEFS. Medames C R Foster and W. J. Jones, have just returned from Carney, Iowa, where they went to spend Thanksgiving. They report a nice trip. Mrs. S. A. Spicer made a flying trip to Chicago last week, remaining two or three days. Rev B. F. Woodard, one of Buxton's leading divines, the oldest minister in Buxton in point of service, is pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Miss Veta Steps has just returned from a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines. The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Carpen-penter was held at Mt. Zion church last Thursday p. m. Mrs W. A. Brown is working with the Sunday School choir getting them ready for a grand concert to be staged soon. You should hear those *c*oruses. The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. F. B. Woodard at the parsonage last Thursday. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Anna Walker on Second st. Mr. W. J. Jackson and Mrs. Martha ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. Hurrahl The Union Wins! No matter where you live—or what you do, you should know all about the great opportunities that lie over the country by leaps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 80,000 memberships issued—all groceries, clothing, and wholesale goods—sick, injury, accident and death benefits—and "every honest claim paid before you." See a month and up—easy to carry—you cannot afford to stay outside—get all the taxes at once. A Few Field Marshalships Open Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all benefits—also make sure you have a Field Marshalship. Write for complete plans. Send见金 (coin or stamps) for the UNION JOUNAL Magazine three months, with full benefits. Send protective membership with Field Marshalship. Address: Calloway were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony last Monday evening. Bro. Jackson and Mrs. Calloway are both guilty of this same offense once before, still we wish them a happy voyage together on life's sea. We are glad to note that Mrs. Mose Tandy who has been sick nearly a month is able to be up about the house. We hope 'ere long to see her filling her place in the church and circles. Mr Ed Green is improving in health very slowly and is a very sick man yet. very slowly and a very nice yet nice. The Self Culture club met in the palatial home of Mrs. A. D. Johnson, No. 10 Junction, Wednesday at 10 o'clock a.m. After business a most sumptuous three course dinner was served, consisting of all of the delicacies of the season. She was assisted by her vary amiable daughter, Mrs. Elinora Trigg, who commanded very highly the work of the club. Mrs. Eliza Blakely and Miss E. A. Morris were victors, the latter being accomplished musician and favored the guests with many classical selections. It has been suggested by a Rhode Island teacher that the flag should fly over the schoolhouses along with the National flags, but it might be interesting for the teachers in each state to discover whether their state has a flag and what it is? Rev. and Mrs. Butler and Miss Odell were entered at dinner by Mrs. R. R. Steel, instead of Mrs. Grant Brown as was announced last week—Pardon the error. Mr. Joseph Baker is much better this week. He was able to be down town Tuesday. At the Allen C. E. League last Sunday the meeting was led by Mrs. N. L. London. Sub. "The worth while lie." Evangelist Winsten was present and gave a few helpful remarks. Mrs. L. W. Tucker will lead the meeting next Sunday. Rev. Elias Winston arrived in the city last Saturday to assist Rev. D. E. Butler in a ten days Peuticost meeting. Rev. Winston will also address a meeting for men at the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Tabernacle Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of its new pastor, Rev Galloway. There has been eight additions to the church the pastor preached both morning and evening last Sunday and the church was spiritually and financially blessed, the collection being $14.36. Rev. Calloway was called to Hockings, Iowa, last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. A. Jefferson. Mrs. Dora Boone of Kytsville, Mo., spent several days in Buxton last week visiting her daughter, Mrs Addison Brooks She left for home Tuesday. Rev Calloway left Tuesday morning for Ottumwa, where he will assist Rev. J. C. Reid in a meeting. He will be here for the Sunday services. The Buxton Concert Band is making preparations for a grand concert during the Christmas Holidays. Services were well attended at Bethel Mission last Sunday. Rev. Rivers is being assisted by Evangelist Jennie Jones of Oskaloosa. The result of last Sundays meeting was two converts, two reclaimed and two sanctified. The meeting will continue indefinitely. The manager of the Buxton Concert Band wishes to announce that he is ready with his 36-piece band to furnish music for all occasions, both in and out of Buxton. The band has a wide fame, splendid reputation and competent musicians. They have played for Fairs and other occasions in many cities in this st. t., and played for the great Negro Fair at St. Joseph, Mo., in 1906. Any one desiring the band will address all communicati as to Addion L Brooks Seey, or Richard Oliver, Handmaster. St. Johns A. M. E. church is spreading it on just a little. Since putting on the new cost of point insider out, it has processed under the management of Rev Butler to elevate the cloir stand, put in a new organ, and add a very cozy room that can be used for small meetings. Go on Butler. Notice of Change. The Executive Board of the Iowa, Nebraska "antist association will convene at the Baptist church of Evans, Iowa, instead of Clarinda, Tuesday, Dec. 13 h. Rev. J J Channel, the pistor, has prepared to royally entertain the board, hoping much good will result. S. Bates, odorator; J Corpellus Reid, Cor. Scl. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS C. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news.—Ed.) Rev. J. P. Sims is indisposed this week. Little Lloyd Griffith, the son of Rev. and Mrs. T. L Griffith has been sick the past week. The Maple St. Baptist church held their covenant meeting last Sunday mor..ing. Little Forta Lee, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee, is quite sick with typhoid fever. Jessie Graves, one of our boys who been in St. Paul for several months, returned to our city this week. Mrs Mattie Dickerson of Thief River, Mnn, arrived in our city to keep house for her brother, Perry Mitchell. Rev. S Bates left Friday morning for Clarinda, to preach Mrs. Baker's funeral, Dec. 11th. Mrs. Rachel Jefferson of Chicago, is visiting her 'aughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods and will remain here until after the holidays, Mrs. Joe Roman returned home from Boone last Sunday night, where she spent a week with her husband, Rev, Joe Roman. Allen Blagburn, who has been sick, is improving so well so that he was up and around, and took a relapse this week. The Thanksgiving Rally dinner, supper and program was a great success at the Maple St church, realizing up to the present time, $86.75. We thank the people for their patronage. Rev. T. L. Gr fithh. Rev. M. J Burton and the Rev Dr S. N. Vass, was the greets of Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates, last Friday at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at their home 1111 Fremont street The members and friends of Union Co regimental church will give a box supper at their church, Thursday, 15th. Everybody is invited to come and bring a box if you cannot fill a box come and buy one any way. We hope that our voters will not sign the saloon petition but talk and work against it, as it does us more harm as a race than any other one evil. Mr Kenneth J. Hamilton of St. Paul, Minn., was in our city this week, visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, on East Walker street. The members and friends of Union Congregational church will serve a New Years dinner and in the afternoon keep open house to the people and visitors of Des Moines, and in the evening the Proclamation of Emancipation will be celebrated. All of this will be held Monday evening, Jan. 2d, as New Years day comes on Sunday The Union Congregational Endeavor meetings are very enthusiastic. Good work is being accomplished. We need the co-operation of all whom are interested. We feel that if you will visit one, you will become inspired to join us. We cordially welcome you Mrs. Frank Johnson, Pres.; Mrs. Johnston Robinson, Vica-Pres.; Mrs. Frank White, Sec'y; Mrs. J P. Sims, Treas. At 2 p. m. last Friday, Mary Elizabeth Gross a faithful member of the Maple Street church, and wife of Rev. J. Gross, died at her home on South E. 24th street of this city. The funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev S Bates at the church, last Sunday, at 3 p. m., assisted by Rev. J. J. Dulin and Rev S Johnson of this city. The interment at the Lural Cemetery, She leaves a daughter, Mrs, J. P Hamilton, two grand children, and one great grand chid' and a loving husband to mourn her departure. The Get Busy club of the Maple St Baptist church gave a Ragged contest last Tuesday night at the church, which was a grand success, realizing a neat sum of $5.05, there was three contestants, Mr. Earnest Ousley, the first prize—Mrs. F. Bates, the second priz; Mrs. C. C. Cox, third prize. The judges of the contest were Mrs J. T. Lucas, Mr. Mormiduke, Mr. S. Simons The M. C. T. club, met at the home of Mrs J. C. Williams, 514, Penn ave. The members occupied their time in needle work, pattens, battens. At 4:30 Mrs. J. C. Williams served lunch Salmon salad, mashed potatoes; Stuffed Olives, relis, chow chow, coffee; Pumpkin pie, apple cider. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs A. Jones' home 939 W. 14th street, Monroe Dec. 12th. All members are expected to be present and bring their needle work. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ray and family of Lucas, Iowa, has moved to Enterprise, Iowa. They are old and highly esteemed citizens of Lucas, having lived there for twenty-six years Their daughter, Miss Irwin Worthal accompanied them. Died at her home in Colfax, Mrs. G. F. Shaw, the wife of G. F. Shaw, a laundryman She had been sick some time; yet her friends were not much alarmed until the last They formally lived in Ottumwa, Centerville, and Colfax She leaves a loving husband, two sisters, namely: Mrs, La Rentz and Miss Garnet Hamilton of this city to mourn their loss, along with many friends. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum meet Tuesday Dec. 6, at the hcm of Braham N. Hyde 821, 13th. In the absence of the president, Miss Bernie Reeves, who is confined to her bed with hyphid fever, Mr. ramanham N. Hyde resid d. The program for the evening was a miscellaneous one in which all the members present took an active part. The Lyceum will meet Tuesday, Dec 13th, with Mrs. G. l, Class, at her home 1021 Chestnut street, at which time the following program will be rendered: Quotations—Miscellaneous Biography of Clopin, H. W. Huhes. Instrumental Soo. o, Master Clyde Glass Chopins Composition—mis J. B. Rush. Discussion by Society: Curren s. Report of Critic ANTI-SALOON PETITION. Our city is now in the midds of a big fight whether to lense the saloon or nct. the saloon men are working very hard to secure sufficient names of voters before they can continue in their saloon business for another life years. We are unalterably opposed to the saloons in our city and siue for many reasons. First, the saloon has been a detriment to the progress of our race. Second, it creates a low type of manhood. It is toals lower element of the white race that causes so much trouble. Third, the saloon is an illegal business, the pest house for most crimes, fliy 75 pcrnt of all t cries, now commit d. The neo des no need vice but elevation. Than some of our old saloons have the au acity to refu e to sell whiskey to ooed men. They have the ace to come around and ask you to sign the pelion for they to refuse cooled trade away with such hypocrisy. THE PRESS ASSOCIATION. The meeting last week of an association of Negro Elitists, Journalists and newspaper men, is a recollection in Negro advancement a quarter of century ago untoight of not even the dream of our leaders then. It simply shows the real progress that we are making and how determined are we to make our own history and record our events, for our es is a little jealous and do not all the time give our race a square deal. The press, the man, the pro esical man to be utilized for the common good of our race with opportunities and environments will be a great power. Long live the Western Negro Press world the correct idea about our Association and she teach the awaitt-great race. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION Aha, Iowa, being a place, we stop and found it is quiet town and her peel is still stinging for better things of life. Mr. Joseph Jameron is the su staina and well known citizens, is still h aad chef at the monroe. Mr. Buckner assists him. Mr. Jennetta Jones on a first class ha'r dressing parlor. She employs Mrs. Ester to cater to Miss Mary Davis, is ha'r dressing very well, is s'll drawing the quilr for the Fystenler. he has been or a r at longer than anyone. Our next stop was in Je a little miring 'own only three miles from all! Here we found Prof. Wash n'ron d'ecting a wife' band su ce ft lly. Mr. J. L. Robinson on ns t e l a b r o p h e shop. He owns a n i n e h owe and raised ab ut five hundred chilens this summer. He has yat abot hree h r n red. He serves chilen lunches every pay day. Mr. J. P. Putnue is a good hard w o k ing man. t. E Jefferson is one of the ending men. are Mr. S. R. l y ope d t. Mr. John Wright is a hard working man sruggling hard and is doing well. Mr. J. H. Arhuele is another good citizen and has said a nice family i Kirkhville, M. we found the coorpe people doing n e s, most of t em sending i t children to the public school. Mr. L. Co re y is still working at t e same place. They are hi ghly res ecte people. Mr. B. F. B a m s has built a beautiful new love in t e wo t o par t o t the city He is well fixed. Prof. Colleen many c e s t e r i n g t. Prof. Colleen his leaned re f i e d and lives on his lea n if i farm in the edge of town. Mr. James Pavic hert w o r k i g g m. he re c e n tly burned down. He has two daughters in s c o o l. Mr. Hockaday well known in our city lives here Miss Laura is in t e sch o o s Cresson Mr H n e so are doing w l. M e E J. l i n s are s i l l e h e. He daugh e Mr. D. G Linn is head ch f o r the Poole Hotel. S ha was wor d here for 24 years. Our next store w a t H n t u n s i vle. Mo h r e w o foun the co oed people do n' re y m o s of them owning their own home. Mr. W. E. E l der is o n g n o nly. Fe o n s a n o n i o n home. Mr. J h a Walker owns a nice home. M o r. H a r s e H i k s owns beautiful and var iable property. W. T. Oncel is one of the leading c i l i z e s. He owns a several acres in the south part of H n t u n s i vle. Mr. and Address to the Countru To the Afro-American ship in the Territory covered by the Western Negro Press Association: Greetings: The fourteenth meeting of the Western Negro Press Association assembled at Miskovie, Oklahoma, Nov. 25-26, 1910 in session, send to you its deepest soi d for your forward march in advance, in education, religious zeal and industrial progress We congliment you upon the upward stride being made in all those elements of it which uplift and encourage to higher id als. We commend and congratulate you upon the wordful showing you are a activing in the business, commercial and agricultural world by demonstrating that our rade is not a race of "Dreamers and rainbow chasers," but have in it the best brain, brawn and talent that can be found in any other race of people We deplore the growing and increasing prei dice and proscription which is engendered and fostered by the majority of the opposite race; which is only an unjust, unfair and uncalled for dis- crimination against the race, and demonstrates beyond a question that it is actuated by a narrow and jealous spirit. But in spite of which the Negro continues to increase in intelligence, ability, and power to do and dare for itself. We would urge you as a people oppressed and despised on every hand, jim crowed and humiliated in the political strife for manhood and worth, to continue in the even and manly way which has marked your course in the past; protesting, fighting, striving and persisting for the rights, guaranteed by the fundamental laws of reason and justice. We affirm allegiance to and endorse the following planks enunciated by all the Negro organizations throughout the country from time to time, to-wit: First- The passage of the National Anti-Jim Crow law. Second—The enforcement of the constitution to stop disfranchisement and peonage. Third—National aid to education with the same opportunities to all children alike. Fourth—A National Legislation against lynching and rob-law. Fifth—The restoration of the discharged Brownsville soldiers. Tocandidates of any party who pledge themselves to these measures we pledge themselves to these measures we pledge our own votes and the votes of all black men whom we can persuade to stand on their manhood and vote like free men. We call upon and feel it the duty of the President and Congress to enact laws to protect every American citizen regardless of color in their elective franchise, especially in the election of the President, Vice President Members Our Beauty Replete THE size and completeness choice in the selection of sentation will give the gre- ings offer many attractive sup- Jewelry, Silk Handkerchief Aaticles, Silk Furnishings, Goods, Sterlin inviting. With Christmas only a gift selections now before the you have more time to choose THEH Our Beautifu Replete with G HE size and completeness of our bea choice in the selection of Christmas gift tion will give the greatest pleasure offer many attractive suggestions: Jewelry, Silverware, Leather Handkerchiefs, Ornamental Aaticles, Silk Hosiery, Tr Furnishings, Fancy, Linens Goods, Sterling Silver Toilet Inviting. With Christmas only a short distance selections now before the rush comes on have more time to choose gifts that you THEHARR Here Our Com Our Beautiful Holiday Stocks Replete with Gift Suggestions THE size and completeness of our beautiful Holiday stocks afford you an unusually wide choice in the selection of Christmas gifts that are especially appropriate, and whose presentation will give the greatest pleasure. The following handsome and diversified showings offer many attractive suggestions: Jewelry, Silverware, Leather Goods, Gloves, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Ornamental Brass Ware, Umbrellas Toilet Aaticles, Silk Hosiery, Traveling Goods, Stationery, Men's Furnishings, Fancy, Linens, Furs. Exquisite Lmbroidered Art Goods, Sterling Silver Toilet Sets and other lines equally as inviting. With Christmas only a short distance away it is much to your advantage to make your gift selections now before the rush comes on. Varities are large now and at thir best, and you have more time to choose gifts that you know will be especially fitting. $1.50 Children's Astrakhan Leggins, in all colors.....1.00 Girls $2.50 Girls' Patent Tip But- ton or Blucher styles.....1.48 $3.00 Growing Girls' Shoes in all leathers.....2.23 $1.50 Children's Shoes in But- ton or Lace.....98c $3.50 Girls' Shoes in Cloth Top, Button or Lace.....2.48 We Give S. & H Girls £2.50 Girls' Patent Tip But- ton or Blucher styles.....1.48 £3.00 Growing Girls' Shoes in all leathers.....2.23 £1.50 Children's Shoes in But- ton or Lace.....98c £3.50 Girls' Shoes in Cloth Top, Button or Lace.....2.48 We Give S. & H Girls of Congress and Senators. We earnestly urge that Congress take steps immediately to enforce the laws now on the statutes. We endorse and approve the appeal and address to Congress made by the citizens and taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma in behalf of the illiterate and disfranchised Negro Citizens, and promise and vouch our money, prayers, and support from the columns of our several papers in defense of the movement and in so far as is possible we will force Congress to act. Harry R. Graham, Chairman; Rev. S. S. Jones, W. H. Twine Nick Chiles, D. D Cook, Com The officers elected for the enquiry year is as follows: President, A. J. Smitherman, Muskogee, Okla.; Vice-Pres, L. A. Bell; Wagoner, Okla.; Sec'y, J. D. Cooke, Milwaukee, Wis.; As'st Sec'y, A. J. Cinchon, Muskogee, Okla.; Treasurer, Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas; Chaplain, Rev. T. D. Lez, Kansas City, Mo.; Chairman, Ex.Com. Jno. L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa; Historian and Satisfaction, H. R. Graham, Quindaro, Kansas Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent couch after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be cured promptly by the use of Chamblein's Cough Remedy, it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. Sold by all druggists. Medames C R Foster and W. J. Jones, have just returned from Carney, Iowa, where they went to spend Thanksgiving. They report a nice trip. Mrs. S. A. Spicer made a flying trip to Chicago last week, remaining two or three days. Beautiful Holiday Gift with Gift Sugars ress of our beautiful Holiday stock Christmas gifts that are especially greatest pleasure. The following b guestions: Overware, Leather Goods, Gloves, Ornamental Brass Ware, Uphol- k Hosiery, Traveling Goods, Stu- fancy, Linens, Furs. Exquisite Lau- ng Silver Toilet Sets and other lin- short distance away it is much to rush comes on. Varities are large gifts that you know will be espec HARRIS=EME Here's What We Our Children's Complete Line o S. & H. Trading mmed ..... 98c Special Attn Miss These Bars WALKER SHOE 513 Walnut Street Holiday Stocks at Suggestions Holiday stocks afford you an unusu- are especially appropriate, and w following handsome and divers Goods, Gloves, Neckwear, Ware, Umbrellas Toilet Goods, Stationery, Men's Exquisite Lmbroidered Art and other lines equally as It is much to your advantage to cities are large now and at thir- will be especially fitting. EMERYCO. WALKER What We Are Doing Children's Department Line of Holiday Stocks $3.50 Boys' Waterproof High Cut Shoes, Tan or Black... Boys $2.50 Boys' Box Calf Blucher Cut, Heavy Oak Sole..... $1.50 Little Men's Shoes; all solid..... $3.00 Boys' Gun Metal Button, New Hytoe Last..... $2.50 Little Gents' Box Calf High Cut Shoes.... Trading Stamps. Special Attention Given to F Children se Bargains HOE CO. Street. BUXTON BRIEFS. A. B. Rev B. F. Woodard, one of Buxton's leading divines, the oldest minister in Buxton in point of service, is pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Miss Veta Steps has just returned on a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines. The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Carpenter was held at Mt. Zion church last Thursday p. m. Mrs. Joseph Baker was on the sick list a few days last week. Mrs W. A. Brown is working with the Sunday School choir getting them ready for a grand concert to be staged soon. You should hear those e'oruses. The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in the home of Mrs. F. B. Woodard at the parsonage last Thursday. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Anna Walker on Second st. Mr. W. J. Jackson and Mrs. Martha My Stocks Suggestions is afford you an unusually wide appropriate, and whose pre- handsome and diversified show- es, Neckwear, Umbrellas Toilet Stationery, Men's embroidered Art es equally as your advantage to make your age now and at thir best, and specially fitting. ERYCO. WALKER'S We Are Doing in Department of Holiday Slips Waterproof High Tan or Black... 2.48 Boys Stamps. 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Calloway were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony last Monday evening, Bro. Jackson and Mrs. Calloway are both guilty of this same offense once before, still we wish them a happy voyage together on life's sea. We are glad to note that Mrs. Mora Tandy who has been sick nearly a month is able to be up about the house. We hope 'ere long to see her filling her place in the church and circles. Mr Ed. Green is improving in health very slowly and is a very sick man yet. The Self Culture club met in the palatial home of Mrs. A. D. Johnson, No. 10 Junction, Wednesday at 11 o'clock a.m. After business a most sumptuous three course dinner was served, consisting of all of the delicacies of the season. She was assisted by her very amiable daughter, Mrs. Elnora Trigg, who commended very highly the work of the club. Mrs. Eliza Blakely and Miss E. Morris were visitors, the latter being accomplihed musician and favored the guests with many classical selections. It has been suggested by a Rhode Island teacher that the flag should fly over the schoolhouses along with the National flags, but it might be interesting for the teachers in each state to discover whether their state has a flag and what it is? Rev, and Mrs. Butler and Miss Odea were entertained at dinner by Mrs. R. B. Steel, instead of Mrs. Grant Brown as was announced last week—Pardon the error. Mr. Joseph Baker is much better this week. He was able to be down town Tuesday. At the Allen C. E. League last Sunday the meeting was led by Mrs. M. L. London. Sub. "The worth while life," Evangelist Winsten was present and gave a few helpful remarks. Mrs. L. W. Tucker will lead the meeting next Sunday. Rev. Elias Winston arrived in the city 1 at Saturday to assist Rev D. E. Butler in a ten days Peetiscut meeting. Rev. Winston will also address a meeting for men at the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday at 3:30 p. m. The Tabernaime Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of its new pastor, Rev Galloway. There has been eight additions to the church the partor preached both morning and evening last Sunday and the church was spiritually and financially blessed, the collection being $14.36. Rev. Calloway was called to Hockings, Iowa, last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. A. Jefferson. Mrs. Dora "Oone of K-ctyville, Mo" spent several days in Buxton last week visiting her daughter, Mrs Addison Brooks She left for home Tuesday. Rev. Calloway left Tuesday morning for Ottumwa, where he will assist Rev, J. C. Reid in a meeting. He will be here for the Sunday services. The Buxton Concert Band is making preparations for a grand concert during the Christmas Holidays. Services were well attended at Bethel Mission last Sunday. Rev. Rivers is being assisted by Evang-list Jennie Jones of Osakawa. The result of last Sundays meeting was two converts, two reclaimed and two sanctified. The meeting will continue indefinitely. The manager of the Buxton Concert Band wish-to be to announce that he is ready with his 38-piece band to furnish music for all occasions, both in and out of Buxton. The band has a wide fame, splendid reputation and competent musicians. They have played for Fairs and other occasions in many cities in this st. t., and played for the great Negro Fair at St. Joseph, Mo., in 1906. Any one desiring the band will address all communicati n to Addi on L. Brooks See'y, or Richard Oliver, Bandmaster. St. Johns A. M. E. church is spreading it on just a little. Since putting on the new coat of paint inside, evident it, has processed under the management of Rev Butler to elevate the cloir stand, put in a new organ, and add a very cozy room that can be used for small meetings. Go on Butler. Notice of Change. The Executive Board of the Iowa Nebraska "antist association will convene at the Bayl t church of Evans, Iowa, instead of Clarinda, Tuesday, Dec 13 h Rev. J J Channell, the pistor, has prepared to royally entertain the board, hoping much good will r u t. S. Rates, odator; J Corpellus Reid, Cor. S. Cly. A One Priced System Price and Teeple Piano Sale The "Jones Way" Saves You $82 Regular List Price $375 Jones' Introductory Price $293 First Saving $82 NO INTEREST STOOL AND SCARF TO MATCH 20% ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT credit for larger PAYMENTS This Piano has always sold for $375. $25 down, $10 per month with interest. Don't Hesitate INVESTIGATE JONE PIANO CO. 807 Walnut. Jones Piano Co., Des Moines, Ia.: With out obligating me, please send tinted pictures of Pianos, application blank and full information about your special proposition. Name..... PEOPLE IN THE NEWS (Last Week) Ward Chapel A. M. E. church Those who had the management of the styled the "Grizzly Bear Hunt." All who attended this (we are told) will witness a very unique affair as it is said by promoters to be something worth while. Several weeks ago jubilee singers appearing at one of the local churches visited Ward Chapel, and was requested by the pastor to favor the congregation with some of their beautiful selections. They begged to be excused and promis d a donation of $500 which came to the committee Thanksgiving day. A pleasant substantial surprise. Three of the numb or reported ill last week have pass d away. On Friday, Nov 25th, at 9:00 a m., occurred the death of Mrs. Sophia Lindsay, and at the same time, Mr. Jeel Cortis 823 Main street. Mrs. Lindsay was one of the founders of Ward Chapel was a consultant, honest, christian woman, bearing the respect of all who knew her. She lived for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. L A. Davis, Mr John and Wm. Lindsay of Chicago. But desired to return to her old home to spend her last days. All that loving children and faithful friends could do to make her remaining days comfortable was done willingly. A number of relatives and friends and assembled at A. M. E. church Monday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect to her and to show loving sympathy to the bereaved ones. Rev. H. W. Jameson conducted the funeral services. The remains of Mr. Joel Curtis were laid to rest at Springfield, Ils. That being his former home. Rev. 14. N. Murrell accompanied the mourners to Springfield, returning to the city last night. Mrs. Mattie Green was the next to hear the call and departed this life Sunday night at o'clock. Sister Mattie Green (as she is known) was truly one of the King's ambassadors, never once forgetting to let it be known by her daily walks and conversation. We have often heard her testify that she was only waiting until the Lord should let her know that her work on earth was finished. We believe that she with the others heard her master's "Well done good and faithful servant," and entered his presence with joy and thanksgiving. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. 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Iowa Phone East 2548 A When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growth of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible but we have grown the hair for bundles; rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that there is in the same or "just as good") or referred to POIRO. We advise you to use only POIRO Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind.) See that the same POIRO is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs. A. M. POIRO. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. NL. LOLIS, MG. Thanksgiving rally and dinner are expecting excellent results when all have reported next Monday evening. Each of the committee worked hard to make it a success and a dinner that makes one wonder how they could afford it for 25 cents was served. Monday evening Dec. 5th, there will be an entertainment at Ward Chapel Mrs L. A Davis, Mrs. Genie T.ler and Mr. Wm. Lindsay of Chicago attended the funeral of Mrs Lindsay; also Mr. William Harris, Mr. Green Hamilton Mrs Wm. Moody and Master Levi South (grandson of deceased) from Spear, Ills. Mr and Mrs. Allen Crue Monica. Mrs Ferd Mody of Edelstein, spent a few days in the city visiting Mrs. Susan Harris of Center street and Mrs. A. Burrell of 7th ave, Miss Rhoda Snow, 121 Green street, entertained Mrs. Best of Galesburg, Ills. last week We are glad to know that Mr. Harry Turner, son of Mrs Jane Turner, who was threatened with pneumonia, is out of danger Mrs Eunice Reed of North Adams street is reported on the sick list. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, January Term, A. D. 1911. Emerald La Reintz Plaintiff, vs M. E. La Reintz Defendant. To the above named defendant, You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of December, 1910 the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment; also asking alimony in the sum of $500. For further particulars see petition; and, unless you appear unlawful and defend a foremoon of the second day of the month of January term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 2nd day of January 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, January Term, 1911 Celia Teeler, Plaintiff, vs Edgar B Teller. Defendant. To above named defendant: on before the 15th day of December, 1910 there will be filed in the office of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, the petition of plaintiff, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony, upon the grounds of such cruel and inhuman treatment as to endanger plaintiff's life and the willful over two years. (For participle-sepetition when filed) and unless you appear thereto and d-defend before noon on the second day of the next term being the January Term of said Court which will commence at Des Moines on the 2d day of January, 1911, defamation will be entered against you and judge. Dated this 21st day of November, 1910. The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlair's Cough Reready, as it not only cures influenza, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards penumonia. So, by all druggists OSTEMWA NED Miss Bayou Gunn has returned home from Toleio, Chio. where she has made her home for the past two years. Miss Gunn also visited friends in Chicago. Mrs. Scott Fibb and sons Ambrose and Scott entertained friends last Tuesday evening t an elegant four-course supper. Those present were: Mrs Mrs. Anny Taylor, Elizabeth Beverly, Lrene Vinson, Mossrs Geo. E Taylor, Roscoe Gunn and Lrenzo Vinson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis and Sors of Mason City are visiting Mrs Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Kennedy. Mr. Jerry Greaver is not much improved at this writing. LUCAS Making Establishment at URT AVENUE It's establishment in the state. guaranteed. Calls promptly e East 2548 THE ORIGINAL HAIR GROWER work of growing all kinds, all qualities air, even to the growing of hair on bald and the idea that such a thing was possible rapidly achieving success. The art we are being imitated and largely by grown and the further fact that they are trying to sell their goods (saying that referred to PORO We advise you to best and best of its kind.) See that the one without it. Prepared only by Mrs. limitations. Press mail to OPE-TURNBO. N. LOLIS, MO. S. Joe Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff t day of November, 1910 SAMPSON & DILLON, Attorneys for Plaintiff G. LUCAS We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Wours with TRADE MARK REGISTERED. Mme. T. D. PERKINS NOW IN WASHINGTON, DELAWARE, FOR NE MONTH. Write to this Address Madam T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. No matter how dark your skin is, Madame Perkins' matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatment for cultivating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if there is no physical ailment to prevent. Her treatments have been successful where all others have failed. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair like her own, write her today. Be sure to enclose a four-cent stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business. No agents wanted. THE WOMEN'S HAIR COLORS THIS TELLS THE STORY. Copyrighted March 24, 1910. Women! Stop! Wait! Listen! Read! If a Woman have long hair, is is a Glory to Her: I Cor., 11-15. Every Woman Can have that Glory if She Wishes It. This is for you. No more ironed hair, but soft, beautiful hair that need not be put on the dresser on retiring. Do you want this kind of hair? If so, write for particulars to Madam T. D. Perkins, the Scientific Scalp Specialist, of Denver, Colo., who is astonishing the world with her wonderful art of growing hair. My own hair is my best advertisement. With these treatments my hair grew seventeen inches in two years. It had remained one length (four inches) for fifteen years. What I did for my hair I am doing for hundreds of others, and will do for you with my Matchless Scientific Scalp Preparations. My treatment stops falling hair or breaking off, cares split ends, ermoves dandruff and scalp scurf causes the hair to grow long, no matter how short; soft, no matter how harsh; thick, no matter how thin; straight from the bulbs, no matter how kinky. First treatment will show wonderful improvement. Do not wait if you are interested in your hair. I give treatments all over the United States by mail. Write me at once. I send booklet of information, and testimonials of those taking my treatments when four-cent stamp is enclosed. I do not have agents. I need a personal history of your hair and scalp and your physical condition. All mail promptly answered when four-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the only woman of the race growing hair today, who can show the public the real length my hair was when I first began treating it. Send for booklet if you mean business. You can secure these preparations only from me. None like them made in the world. The T. D. P. Scientific Scalp Preparation, Madame Perkins, sole agent. WHAT PLEASED CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY. Be not Decreeted by Persons Using my Name to Sell You a Hair Tonic. Read These Strong Testimonials and be Convinced. Fifteen Hundred Women Taking These Treatments by Mail. Four Cents in Stadium Will Bring You a Book of In-Formentation and the Names of More Than 600 Customers. Denver, Colo., April 22, 1909. To Whom It May Concern: I find it a pleasure to say a word in praise of Madame Perkins and her remarkable success in scientific scalp treatment. Madam Perkins, for many years a resident of Denver, is an active member of Zion Baptist church, and one of the most favorably known women in our state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of women in our city and other parts of the state is a tribute to her phenomenal success in her profession. The wonderful growth of her own hair is a most remarkable testimony. I cheerfully recounted her to all ladies who may be interested in the growing and beautifying of the hair. Respectfully, I find it a pleasure to say a word in praise of Madame Perkins and her remarkable success, in scientific scalp treatment. I find it a pleasure to say a word remarkable success in scientific scalp trac Madam Perkins, for many years a ber of Zion Baptist church, and one of the state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of the state is a tribute to her phenomena derful growth of her own hair is a most recommendable all ladies who may be tying of the hair. X DAVID E Madam Perkins, for many years a resident of Denver, is an active member of Zion Baptist church, and one of the most favorably known women in our state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of women in our city and other parts of the state is a tribute to her phenomenal success in her profession. The wonderful growth of her own hair is a most remarkable testimony. I cheerfully recommend her to all ladies who may be interested in the growing and beautifying of the hair. Respectfully, X DAVID E. O'REIL, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. To Whom It May Concern: Having taken Mrs. T. D. Perkins' treatment for the hair for about nine months, I can say it has given perfect satisfaction in every way. My hair was not two inches long when I began not to take the treatment, and was very unhealthy. In some places I could not get it all. In these nine months my hair has grown six and one half inches in length all over my head. I can advise any woman who wishes to have hair to take treatment of Mrs. Perkins, following her instructions, they will have the same result as I have. I cannot praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment enough. Try them. Having taken Mrs. T. R. D. Perkins' treatment for the hair for about nine months, I can say it has given perfect satisfaction in every way. My hair was not two inches long when I began to take the treatment, and was very uneven. In some places I could not get it up at all. In these nine months my hair has grown six and one-half inches in length all over my head. I can advise any woman who wishes to have hair to take treatment of Mrs. Perkins, following her instructions, they will have the same result as I have. I cannot praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment enough. Try them. Having taken Mrs. T. D. Perkins' months, I can say it has given perfect was not two inches long when I began to even. In some places I could not get it hair has grown six and one-half inches to vise any woman who wishes to have her following her instructions, they will have praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment enough. Dear Mrs. Perkins: Your letter at he you. My hair is doing fine. I must say, to draw many people's attention very much by telling them of your wonderful treations in every way. I do not let anything is to care for it as you have instructed work. letter at hand, and I am very glad to hear from must say, I am greatly pleased with it. It seems very much, and I am doing all I can for you underful treatment. I am following your instructet let anything come between me and my hair that instructed me. I will do your DENICE BRADLY. Dear Mrs. Perkiss: Your letter at hand, and I am very glad to hear from you. My hair is doing fine, I must say. I am greatly pleased with it. It seems to draw many people's attention very much, and I am doing all I can for you by telling them of your wonderful treatment. I am very pleased with it. In every way, I do not let anything come between me and my hair that is in care for it as you have instructed me. I wish you much success in your work. MRS. DENISE BRADLY, need, sorry I can't hear from you. This is the second and the last I heard of you you were going west, that my hair is doing fine under your treatment, for the way it is growing and I intend to use can keep in touch with you. Hoping an early re- Dear Madam: I am, indeed, sorry I can't hear from you. This is the second time I have written you and the last I heard of you you were going west, but it am indeed proud to say that my hair is doing fine under your treatment. I would never regret anything for the way it is growing and I intend to use your treatment as long as I can keep in touch with you. Hoping an early reply, I remain as ever, yours, Dear Madam: I am, indeed, sorry I ond time I have written you and the ha- b it am indeed proud to say that my h i would never regret anything for the your treatment as long as I can keep in- ply, I remain as ever, yours, Colo. write you what your wonderful hair remedy has done falling out for over a year, it came out in spots heads and pimples came in the bald spots and my sealed. After using your treatment three months after and the blackheads and pimples disappeared. using your remedy six months my hair was all in case of dandruff. Your shampoo and scalp treat- hundreds of other remedies had failed. I cannot hug, and advise all others to try them as I have, suits if they follow full instructions. I am, yours Dear Madam: I now write you what your wonderful hair remedy has done for me. My hair had been falling out for over a year, it came out in spots larger than a dollar. Blackheads and pimples came in the bald spots and my scalp looked like it had been scalded. After using your treatment three months the scalp looked better better and the blackheads and pimples came all in again. New hair came in, and after using your remedy six months the hair was all in again. I also had the worst case of other remedies and scalp treatment have cured my hair from my shampoo and scalp treatment. I cannot praise your remedy half enough, and advise all others to try them as I have, they will find good results if they follow full instructions. I am, yours truly. Dear Madam: I now write you what for me. My hair had been falling out larger than a dollar. Blackheads and peel scalp looked like it had been scaled. At the scalp began looking better and the New hair came in, and after using your again. I also had the worst case of daiment have cared me after hundreds of praise your remedy half enough, and ad and they will find good results if they truly, I really feel ashamed to put off writing you so long, call the time. I have an invalid to care for, so I never I received my goods all right and am more suits. My hair looks like a new suite of hair alto my friends to ask me what I was doing for my better. I am perfectly willing that you should wish if it will be of use to you, a sl wish every wonderful treatment. I shall send in for another us. I will close wishing you a merry Christmas and will live long for you are doing a noble work for My Dear Madam: I really feel ashamed to put off writing you so long, but I am kept so very busy all the time. I have an invalid to care for, so I neglected to write you, however I received my goods all right and am more than delicited with the results. My hair looks like a new suite of hair after gether. I have had many of my friends to ask me to help in for my hair, it was looking so much better, so firmly willing that you should use my name in any way you wish if it will be of use to you, a sl wily every woman and girl knew of our wonderful treatment. I shall send in for another My Dear Madam: I really feel ask but I am kept so very busy all the time neglected to write you, however I revered than delibrated with the results. My hair gather. I have had many of my friends hair, it was looking so much better. I use my name in any way you wish if it woman and girl knew of your wonderful supply as soon as I need it. Wishing you much success, I will elo obtain the glory. I trust you will live lo our women. supply as soon as you wish it. Wishing you much success, I will close wishing you a merry Christmas and obtain the glory. I trust you will live long for you are doing a noble work for our women. Manchester, Va., April 4, 1910. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: I am writing to let you know how nicely my hair is growing. It looks like another head. I am so proud of my hair I hardly know just how to thank you. When I looked over the list of more than five hundred people that tare taking your treatment, and you say that is only half, I was proud to find my name among the many. I will always use your treatment, and I am sure on will get many more customers among my friends, as they have said they would write you real soon relative to your treatment. I wish you all the PEARL DAVIS. Mrs. T. T. D. PERKINS Dear Ms. I am writing to let you know how nicely my hair is growing. It looks like another head. I am so proud of my hair I hardly know just how to thank you. When I looked over the list of more than five hundred people the take taking your treatment, and you say that is only half, I was proud to find my name among the many. I will always use your treatment, and I am sure you will get many more customers among my friends, as they have said they would write you real soon relative to your treatment. I wish you all the success. PEARL DAVIS. Dear Madam; I am writing to let yi- ing. It looks like another head. I am a how to thank you. When I looked over plea the tare taking your treatment, and to find my name among the many. I wi- sure ou will get many more customers they would write you real soon relative success. Mr. Wm Thompson of Newon has returned to Oriumwa to remain indi- finitely. Delinquent subscribers' please be prepared to settle soon. Mr. Robert Thompson of Kirk-sville, Mo., has returned home from visiting Miss Mattio Williams. The revival meeting at the A. M. E. church is progressing nicely. About 17 additions have been made to the church Rev. and Mrs. Manley of Abia who assisted last week will also help --- To Whom It May Concern: To Whom It May Concern; Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Mrs. T. D. Perkins, Denver, Colo. M-s. T. D. Perkins; Mrs. T. D. Perkins. 4630 West Thirty-Fifth Avenue, Denver, Colorado Denver, Colo., April 22, 1909 Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 19, 1909. 1318 S. Dorrance St. Conway, Ark., Nov. 30, 1909. LIZZIE TARDLY. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 13, 1908. EVERETT S. P. DAWSON, 125 N. Third Street, Phoenix, Ariz. Machrall, Va., Dec. 28, 1909. Manchester, Va., April 4, 1910. Germantown, Pa., March 17, 1910. this week. Tuesday Rev. P. M. Lewis was assisted by Rev Turman of the United Hr. thern church, Thursday by by Dr. Jeffries of the A. M. E. church, Friday, by Rev Isaac, Elder of the Christian church. Any one having news for publication will please call Bell Phone 514, Red Revival meetings have been held at the Second Baptist church for the past week. Ir siding Elder Gordon left Saturday morning for Boone, Iowa. I should have written before this. I trust you had a safe trip home. Well, I want to tell you how well pleased I am with your scalp treatment. I feel that I can stand before the glass and see my hair growing. I must tell you I would not be without your treatment for anything. It was the good Lord that caused me to write to you in regard to my hair. I wish you success in your work and trust you will help others as you have helped me. Dear Madam: I have been thinking for some time of writing and telling you how well my hair is doing. Since using your treatment my hair has basked little pins in. Your treatment is indeed wonderful and I am very proud a have met you and have you give me my first start in growing my hair. I have got you and have you give me my first start in growing my hair. I am sure you will get many of my friends to see me, see what wow-nown five inches. You know you could scarcely find enough to hold up when you gave me the first treatment. I wondered myself what was going to hold ers you have done for me. or such a short time. I will write you from time to time to let you know just how well my hair is getting on. Very truly yours, Wilmington, Delaware, Feb. 21, 1910. So Whom It May Concern: After reading in the Philadelphia Tribune of Madam T. D. Perkins, the Dear Madam Perkins. This is the third month I have used your scalp treatment, and I am greatly pleased with its success. My hair has grown more than four inches, and has taken on new life. It is very soft. I am very well pleased with the treatment Colo., demonstrating in Philadelphia, I decided to air. I received a prompt reply, and sent for her to well pleased with the same I went to Philadel- personal treatment. I never used anything that was her treatment. My hair started to grow from the only causes the hair to grow, but removes dandruff glossy. My husband thinks my hair is beautiful I have ever used. I advise all good women that I am Perkins, for she is doing just what she adver- ill carefully follow her instructions. Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo., demonstrating in Philadelphia, I decided to write her relative to my hair. I received a prompt reply, and sent for her treatment at once. Being so well pleased with the same I wont to Philadelphia to have her give me a personal treatment. I never used anything that was so wonderful for the hair, as her treatment. My hair started to grow from the very first, the treatment not only causes the hair to grow, but removes daffruit and makes the hair soft and glossy. My husband thinks my hair is beautiful and says that it is the best I have ever used. I advise all good women that want good hair to write Madam Perkins, for she is doing just what she advertises to do, for those that will carefully follow her instructions. Dear Mrs. Perkins: How much I wished I had known you years ago, and taken your treatment for the hair. I would have had better hair today if I had. In the few months I have used your treatment there is such a decided change in my hair and scalp. This is the best treatment I ever used or heard of before, and if your customers would tell the truth they will say the same. I intend to use it as long as I am able to buy it. I wish more of our women knew of your work and would take your treatment. how much I wished I had known you years ago, and the hair. I would have had better hair today if I have used your treatment there is such a decided This is the best treatment I ever used or heard of would tell the truth they will say the same. I I am able to buy it. I wish more of our women old take your treatment. Yours truly. D. Perkins more than ten years and never knew two inches long until the past three years. I was he took her hair down to prove to me it was all her charge at once, and words ca never express treatment. I have tried so many hair treatments painful condition. Mrs. Perkins' first treatment knowledge of the care of the scalp. I trust every will write Mrs. Perkins and secure a place in her lifting and growth of the hair. Respectfully yours. I have known Mrs. T. D. Perkins more than ten years and never knew her to have hair more than two inches long until the past three years. I was more than surprised when she took her hair down to prove to me it was all her own. I put my scalp in her charge at once, and words can never express the wonderful results of her treatment. I have tried so many hair treatments that my hair was in a dreadful condition. Mrs. Perkins' first treatment proved beyond a doubt her knowledge of the care of the scalp. I trust every woman who may read this will write Mrs. Perkins and secure a place in her class for treatment for beautifying and growth of the hair. Respectfully yours, MRS. ED. HARRIS, 2218 Clarkson, Denver, Cole Chicago, Ill., May 8, 1910. Madam T. D. Perkins, 4630 West Thirty-fifth Ave., Denver, Colo. Dear Madam: I have been using your hair treatment for four months, and I must say it is wonderful. My hair was so short I could hardly pinch it up when I began using it, and in one week's time I could see an improvement. I have used many things on my hair to make it grow, but none ever did the good yours has. I can without exaggeration say this is the most wonderful touche I have ever used. My hair has grown wonderfully since I started to use it, and I must say I am highly pleased with the method of treatment, and I can and will gladly recommend you to anyone wanting their hair to grow. Any one wishing to know more about this wonderful treatment and its growing qualities can write or call at my address, 1858 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. Dear Madam: I have been using your hair treatment for four months, and I must say it is wonderful. My hair was so short I could hardly pinch it up when I began using it, and in one week's time I could see an improvement. I have used many things on my hair to make it grow, but none ever did the good yours has. I can without exaggeration say this is the most wonderful tounie I have ever used. My hair has grown wonderfully since I started to use it, and I must say I am highly pleased with the method of treatment, and I can and will gladly recommend you to anyone wanting their hair to grow. Any one wishing to know more about this wonderful treatment and its growing qualities can write or call at my address, 1858 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. Monroe, Va., Sept. 28, 1910. Dear Madam T. D. Perkins. I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines, to let you know how well I like your scalp treatment. I think it is fine. Yes, it is grand. My scalp is clean and my hair is black and full of life, and is growing nicely. It is much thicker, and I have only been using the treatment six weeks, and I see such a great change in my hair, and scalp, I hope I will be able to say more of your wonderful scalp treatment in my next letter. Yours truly. I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines, to let you know how well I like your scalp treatment. I think it is fine. Yes, it is grand. My scalp is clean and my hair is black and full of life, and is growing nicely. It is much thicker, and I have only been using the treatment six weeks, and I see such a great change in my hair, and scalp, I hope I will be able to say more of your wonderful scalp treatment in my next letter. Yours truly, Mrs. S. A. CASHWELL, Carthage, Ind., Sept. 24, 1910. Dear Marquis Perkins: I have been using your scalp treatment for four months, and I must say it is wonderful. When I started to use the treatment my hair was so short I could hardly pinch it up, am I must say I never saw such a change in such a short time, my hair has grown wonderful, and I would not be without your treatment. I intend to use it as long as I am able to send for it. I am well pleased with it. I have had two of my friends send for the treatment, also and they are well pleased with it. I wish you success ever, and may God bless you in your good work. MISS OWENES we are being your scalp treatment for four months, Ful. When I started to use the treatment my hair pinch it up, amo I must say I never saw such a my hair has grown wonderful, and I would not I intend to use it as long as I am able to send with it. I have had two of my friends send for are well pleased with it. I wish you success ever, our good work. Yours for success, BESSIE OWENS. 1620 Ogden St., Philadelphia, Penn. April 24, 1910. allow me to say that I have been using your treat- and can truthfully say I and others have noticed r. I am very well pleased with the treatment, and this letter money for another six months supply, and hoping to receive the goods soon. I am, Very truly yours, MRS. GEO. W. BRYAN. Dear Madam: Please allow me to say that I have been using your treatment since February 7, 1910, and can truthfully say I and others have noticed much improvement in my hair. I am very well pleased with the treatment, and you will find enclosed in this letter money for another six months supply. Thanking you for the same and hoping to receive the goods soon, I am. Very truly yours. tried your scalp treatment and I am perfectly de- much thicker and growing and in a very healthy g for another next month as I never want to be good time. I can arrange my hair nicely now and before using your treatment did not do this. Yours truly. Dear Madam: I have tried your scalp treatment and I am perfectly delighted with it. My hair is much thicker and growing and in a very healthy condition. I will be sending for another next month as I never want to be without it. I will send in good time. I can arrange my hair nicely now and it will stay where I put it. Before using your treatment it would not do this. I am indeed proud of my hair. Yours truly, MRS. A. T. BAILEY. York, Pa., August 8, 1910. Dear Madam Prekins: I have been very successful using your treatment. My hair has grown much thicker and longer which I am very grateful to you for. I have been using the treatment now five months. Very respectfully yours, MISS L. HINTON. Dear Madam Prekins: I have been very successful using your treatment. My hair has grown much thicker and longer which I am very grateful to you for. I have been using the treatment now five months. Very respectfully yours. Lancaster, Penn., August 14, 2010. I will gladly tell all the great good I have received from Madam Perkins' wonderful scalp treatment for growing hair. I have used the treatment ten months. It is very effective and all my friends what have been made. The growth and length of my hair is much improved. I highly recommend to all that are in need of something to make their hair grow, to get in touch with Madam Perkins. You will find it money well spent, for she will do for you just what she says. I would not be without her wonderful treatment. great good I have received from Madam Perkins' or growing hair. I have used the treatment ten to sing to me and all my friends what a change has looked of my hair is much improved. I highly need of something to make their hair grow, to get us. You will find it money well spent, for she will yes. I would not be without her wonderful treat- ing your scalp treatment for six months I think it should write you how well pleased I am with your. Since using your treatment my hair has grown see from dandruff. I am indeed very proud of what my hair, and I am more than pleased to recom- to have nice long real hair. Very respectfully. Dear Madam: After using your scalp treatment for six months I think it no more than right that I should write you how well pleased I am with your method of treating the hair. Since using your treatment my hair has grown many inches and is nearly free from dandruff. I am indeed very proud of what this treatment has done for my hair, and I am more than pleased to recommend it to others that want to have nice long real hair. --- Dear Mrs. Perkins. I should have written before this. I want to tell you how well pleased I that I can stand before the glass and I would not be without your treatment it caused me to write to you in regard to work and trust you will help others as Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: I have been thinking out how well my hair is doing. Since mine little pins in. Your treatment is to have met you and have you give me ill get many of my friends to take you down five inches. You know you could give me the first treatment. I wers you have done for me, or such a short time. I will write you ast well my hair is getting on. Po Whom It May Concern: After reading in the Philadelphia Dear Madam Perkins. This is the third month I have used pleased with its success. My hair has taken on new life. It is very soft. I am Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo., deno write her relative to my hair. I recel treatment at once. Being so well plea cia to have her give me a personal treat so wonderful for the hair, as her treata very first, the treatment not only causes and makes the hair soft and glossy. M and says that it is the best I have ever want good hair to write Madam Perkins tises to do, for those that will carefully Dear Mrs. Perkins: How much I w taken your treatment for the hair, I h had. In the few months I have used change in my hair and scalp. This is the before, and if your customers would te intend to use it as long as I am able knew of your work and would take you To the Public: I have known Mrs. T. D. Perkins, her to have hair more than two inches more than surprised when she took her her own. I put my scalp in her charge the wonderful results of her treatment, that my hair was in a dreadful con- proved beyond a doubt her knowledge woman who may read this will write M class for treatment for beautifying and Resp Madam T. D. Perkins, 4630 West Thirty-fifth Ave., De Dear Madam! I have been using it I must say it is wonderful. My hair w when I began using it, and in one week have used many things on my hair to my yours has. I can without exaggeration have ever used. My hair has grown and I must say I am highly pleased and will gladly recommend you to any one wishing to know more about this qualities can write or call at my address Dear Madam T. D. Perkins. I take great pleasure in writing you I like your scalp treatment. I think it is clean and my hair is black and full of thicker, and I have only been using the great change in my hair, and scalp. I is wonderful scalp treatment in my next Dear Madam Perkins: I have been using and I must say it is wonderful. When was so short I could hardly pinch it my hair in such a short time, my hair be without your treatment. I intend for it. I am well pleased with it. I the treatment, also and they are well pla and may bless you in your good woe Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: Please allow me to ment since February 7, 1910, and can t much improvement in my hair. I am ve you will find enclosed in this letter Thanking you for the same and hoping Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: I have tried your lighted with it. My hair is much thicker condition. I will be sending for an outfit without it. I will send in good time, it will stay where I put it. Before us I am indeed proud of my hair. Dear Madam Prekins: I have been very hair has grown much thicker and longer I have been using the treatment now. I will gladly tell all the great good wonderful scalp treatment for growing months. It is indeed surprising to me been made. The growth and looks of recommend to all that are in need of so in touch with Madam Perkins. You will do for you just what she says. I wou ment. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: After using your seco no more than right that I should write method of treating the hair. Since us many inches and is nearly free from da this treatment has done for my hair, mend it to others that want to have ni Iowa State Bystander BYSTANDER F.U.B. CO., Publishers OES MOINES. RIDAY. DECEMBER 9, 1910. Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets, Iowa phone, Walnut 389. 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Advertising rates for display ads, 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contract, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising, 10 cents per line for each insertion. Above all, do not forget your over shoes. Codfish is scarce and high, and a sabbail trust is suspected. In some respects this has already been an old-aloned winter. And so far no one has invented a soft spot for aviators to fall on. The English courts have small use for hypothetical questions or brain-storms. One thing is certain, there is plenty of room for aviators to make high-flying records in. The ideas of the weather clerk are excellent, but the stubborn climate will not adopt them. The nervous wrecks in Newport are the grocers who cannot collect bills due from the 400. In football, as in politics you cannot always tell. The same is true of love and the stock markets, however. There are 51 active volcanoes in Japan, notwithstanding the fact that no political campaign is going on in Japan. Pockets in women's skirts are coming back, says an exchange. If ever they can find the place where they need to be. Dirigible balloons are dirigible only when they move with the wind. They cannot buck the wind as a real man-bird does. The statement is made by a Swiss doctor that drunkards live longer than total abstainers. But even if they do, what's the use? The population of the Philippines has decreased 25 per cent, since we took them over. Does race suicide also follow the flag? That fringe of puppy dogs at a New York wedding has become almost as famous as the monkeys that dine with "the 400" at Newport. Canada levied no duty on the baleads that started from St. Louis and went northward across the border, it did not know how to do it. A New York judge has decided that Nevada divorces are no good. Just like a New Yorker- discarding things because they're inexpensive! Aeroplaning to Europe is the latest upon the aviator's schedule. It would be well to put off the attempt till after winter—say about fytime. Every little while somebody wins the world's championship at typewriting, but for some reason champion typewriters never get splendid offers to go on the stage. The man who never sees a $100 bill has no reason to worry because of that very dangerous counterfeit which the Washington authorities say is in circulation. According to statistics there are 10,000,000 telephone stations in the world, and yet somehow or other you can't always get the one you want when you want it. Thirty-four aviators have met with fatal accidents during the past year. Still, some of them might have stepped on rusty nails if they had remained on the ground. Somebody says that the way to solve the transatlantic aviation problem is to manufacture hydrogen gas an route. If he had only said hot air, now, it would be simple. Another aviator has broken the high-flight record for aeroplanes. It happens even more frequently than the launching of the largest ship or the death of the oldest Mason. Horace Fletcher says that if one is to get his money's worth out of a glass of milk he should chew it. It might be asked what kind of milk Horace is in the habit of eating. Somehow, we find it almost impossible to get rid of the feeling that the man who married the lad; who was attended by three dogs as bridesmaids sight to the sympathized with even if he did go into it with his eyes open. A Harvard professor decares that the late and loveless marriages are responsible for the disappearance of real Yankee horses have thought this was due to the wholesale importation of other blood. A Los Angeles woman used a stick of dynamite on her washboard, supposing it to be soap. The fact that there was no explosion indicates that the wretched makers of dynamite are adulterating it. Can't we have any thing pure any more? A Chicago professor has discovered that women gossip because gossiping gives a pleasing shock to their vacuum motor systems. Having discovered so much, it ought to be possible to discover a substitute and thus save many innocent reputations. With 3,000 inventors at work perfecting the seroplate it might be expected to solve all the difficulties of serial travel shortly. But when we remember how many have been at work on perpetual motion we are not so hopeful. A dirigible balloon that recently traveled from France to London with seven passengers has been bought by the British government. Englishman agrees that a craft with such interest must be called for full impo- 1 At Henry County Farmers' Institute at Mount Pleasant WAS NEW FEATURE OF SHOW Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell Pleasen Large Audience With Address on "Two Women, a Man and a Sign Board." Mount Pleasant, Ia., Dec. 8. The Henry County Farmers' institution held a two days' session here. For four years a short course has been held, Henry county being the first in this part of the state to have the course. This year it was removed to county and will be held at Fort Madison in order to distribute the good work as much as possible. There were seventy entries in corn this year at the institute and there was much interest shown in the corn shown. W. A. Brandeemeyer of New London township carried away the championship prize for the county on the best ten ears of corn, either white or yellow. As a result of jacken it went in, it was removed ear in the shot. In the thirty ear class, J. G. McCray of Trenton township won first prize, in the county. The show was divided into four classes, Brandeemeyer also winning in the first class and McCray in the fourth. In the second class, J. D. Moore of Marlon won first place; and in the third class, Ed. Cummings of Trenton township won first place. In both classes, the best ten ea's being considered, and both being yellow corn. A new wrinkle in the way of a farmers' institute was the colt show held this year in connection with the corn show. There were seventy-five colts entered and a big crowd was out at the fair ground to see them the day before. Willi Zink of Trenton township won the champion prize, his colt being considered the best in the show. Professor Luluck of Ames, who had charge of the colt show, says it was the biggest he has seen in the state this year. Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell of Drake university delivered her famous lecture entitled "Two Women, a Man and a Sign Board." She had a magnificent audience, the members of which were greatly delighted. She spoke at the Holder spoke at the Y. M. C. A. and as usual he had a big crowd to hear him. Many Aid Dolliver Fund. Fort Dodge. In addition to the five senators who already have contributed $25 each to the fund for the memorial to the late Senator Dollier, seven other men prominent in public life have just contributed a like amount. Senator A. B. Cummins, Ellihu Root, former secretary of state; Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Henry E. Burnham, Theodore E. Burton, C. S. Page, and Eugene Hale are the latest contributors reported by Col. W. Chantland, treasurer of the D. Tolliver Memorial association. Iowa Wants Design for State Flag. Fort Dodge—Iowa is now nearest it has ever been, to possession of a state flag, the new military advisory board which met recently in Des Moines having commissioned General Lincoln of Ames, to make a design to be submitted to the next leg stature. General Lincoln made a design, not considered adequate, during the administration of Horace Boles, and a flag made with that design still hangs in the state house. Good Roads Men Meet. Panora.—In order to get together on some definite good roads plan, citizens of Yale and Guthrie Center met recently here with Panora citizens, about 150 being present. It was decided to put and maintain the road from Guthrie Center to Panora in as good condition as possible and to boost the bettering of roads in all parts of the county. Woman Smoked; Burned to Death. Mason City—Fire, which started from a pipe which she was smoking while lying in bed, caused the death of Mrs. Mary Quley of Lake Mills. Her husband, who was out of the house at the time of the accident, hearing acreas, rushed back to find the bed clothing in flames and his wife dying. Missing Girl Is Found. Marshalltown.—The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Miss Blanche Weatherby, an inmate of the county hospital for the insane near Lamloille, was cleared when a woman in her room fell into the patient hiding in the store room in the building from which it was supposed she escaped. Buxton Man Is Injured Buxton—Charles Brown, a negro, was shot and seriously wounded here by a man who he claims is Joseph Bradshaw, also a negro. The sheriff is searching for Bradshaw who is a cousin of Brown's wife. Laborer Is Found Dead. Charion—Charles Henshaw, a member of the Chicago Great Western steel gang, was found dead in a car in the yards here. At the lament it was decided that the cause of death was acute alcoholism. Burglar in Church Raid. Algona, ia, Dec. 5.—The Congregational church here was broken into and looted. Cupboards and Jeeks were opened with chisels, but nothing of value was found as the church silverware is kept elsewhere. Head of Seminary Plan **SEMINAR** Clinton is an Anastasia, for nearly sixty years a member of the Statae of Charity of the Blessed Virgin, is dead at Our Lady of Angels seminary, of which for many years she was a sister nun. Amounts Asked by Ames College. Ames—After a very careful and an exhaustive study of the existing conditions and actual needs of Iowa State college the board of education has decided on its asking the legal counsel of the college during the coming year. The board feels that their askings are simply those that must be granted if the work is to be kept up to its present high standard and that any criticisms on the grounds of extravagance are clearly unwarranted. The recommendations that will be presented to the legislature are as follows: First—That the special fund of $2,500 granted by the Third-third general assembly be made permanent. Second—That there be a renewal of the appropriation of $7,500 for an annual equipment, and that the appropriation of $7,750 per annum for sidewalks and grading be continued. The following increases in the support fund are asked: Education support fund, $50,000; college extension, $19,000; agricultural experiment station, $15,000; engineering experiment station, $5,000; good roads, $5,000; two-year agricultural course, $25,000; Special appropriations are asked as follows: Additional department equipment, including furnishings for domestic technology building, gymnasium and veterinary hospital, $60,000; public grounds improvements, $6,000; eating plant, $42,000; judging pavilion and abatior laboratory, $50,000; poultry laboratory, $6,000; total special askings, $165,000. The greatest increase is asked in the education support fund. This is deemed necessary from the fact that the college is losing many of its best men on account of the low salaries paid them. Settle Rail War at Conference. Oskaloosa—Representatives of the Iowa Central and Albia and Centerville railroads met here and settled the trouble which resulted in the tearing up of many yards of track at Albia A, Albia B, Albia C, Bohad, who own the road, took possession. The road had been operated by the Iowa Central and the owners claimed they had a right to take it over at this time. At the conference it was agreed that the owners should take charge and operate the line under the name of the Southern Iowa Traction company and the track at Albia should be relied on and terminal facilities be built between Albia and Centerville will be inaugurated at once. It is understood the road will be electrified in the spring. Want a Normal College. Hamburg.—There is a movement on foot among the people of southwestern Iowa to locate a state normal school in this section. The Western Normal college located at Sheenndah is owned by prominent businessmen of that place who have named a committee to go before the legislature at the coming session with prospects favorable to the transformation of that school to a normal school under state supervision. Plan for Short Course. Williamsburg.—With the recent formation of a short course association, plans are now being made for the meeting here Dec. 19 to 24. The short course will be in charge of a corps of instructors from the state of New York to fill the void of instruction in feeding, dairying, stock judging and domestic science. Hold A Big Celebration Marshalltown.—Surrounded by forty or more of their old friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLaren of this city celebrated their golden wedding, Mr. and Mrs. McLaren were married in Knox county, O, and came to this county six years later. They have lived in this city for the last twenty-six years. Divorced Iowa Pair Re-wed. Marshalltown.—Robert Warren of this city and Mrs. Carrie M. Warren on Laurel, who were divorced in the district court here a little over a year ago were remarried in Chicago, according to advices received here, Warren and his wife will visit the former's old home in North Carolina on their second honeymoon. School Building Burns Weyland.—While school was in session here the public school building, which is used not only 'or the grades but also the high school, burned to the ground. All pupils were taken to the hospital for life. It is not known in what manner the fire started. The loss is fully covered by insurance. Farmer Lossa Life Robbing Bees. Winterset—L. B. Miller, aged 32, a wealthy farmer living nine miles northwest of here, was instantly killed by the falling of a tree which he was alding a neighbor, R. W. Stew. to rob of honey stored by wild bees. Farmer Kills Himself Melrose—William Fenton, aged 65, a well-to-do farmer living six miles south of her home, committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun. Dependency, caused by ill health, is the reason for the deed. Fenton was unmarried. Farmer Loses By Fire. Fort Dodge—Sparks from a locomotive caused a $1,000 fire on the farm. Jack back near this city, a black jack of feathers, was 150 feet a pasture lot was burned. A 150 acre pasture lot was burned. War Veteran Succumba. Belle Plaine—M. V. Foote, who had a stroke of paralysis at his home, died without regaining consciousness. He was a veteran of the civil war and was mail carrier on rural route No. 1. He leaves a widow and several children. Woocman Plan Cottage. Logan. A tent cottage will be purchased and equipped at Colorado Springs by the members of the M. W. A. lodge of Logan for the benefit of those afflicted with tuberculosis. WILDCAT POWERER STOCK MINING STOCK HERE'S SOME FOR THE VIRTUE OF (II) PERSONALTY! MINING STOCK MINING STOCK ST LOUIS STAR ACQUIT BALLINGER MEMBERS OF CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT FAVORING INTERIOR SECRETARY. HIS EFFICIENCY SUSTAINED Critics of Cabinet Official Held Over Zealous in Findings of Nelson and Colleagues — Coal Land Entries Taken Up. Washington. — The Ballinger-Pinchot investigating committee, after eleven months of work, made its final report to congress Wednesday. The majority report, which is signed by seven Republican members, competently exonerates Secretary Ballinger on all the charges brought against him and concludes that he has been inspired by animosity, built upon a supposed difference of policy respecting conservation. After stating that the evidence presented related in the main to charges of various kinds against Mr. Ballinger and that these came chiefly from two sources—L. Hawks and Glifford P. the majority announced the following conclusion: "The evidence has wholly failed to make out a case. Neither any fact proved nor all the facts put together exhibit Mr. Ballinger as being anything but a competent and honorable gentleman, honestly and faithfully performing the duties of his high office with an eye single to the public interest." This report is signed by Senators Knute Neilson, chairman; Frank P Flint, Gore Sutherland; and Eilhu Hoola, Steven A. Samuel W McCall of Massachusetts, vice-chairman; Marlin E. Olmsted of Pennsylvania and Edwin Denby of Michigan, all Republicans. A few months ago the Democratic members, Senators D. U. Fletcher and William E. Purcell, and Representatives Olie e. M. James of Kentucky and James M. Graham of Illinois, with Representative Edmond H. Madison of Kansas, progressive Republican, issued another report, which they maintained to be a majority opinion, condemning the conduct of Mr. Ballinger as secretary of the interior. This report was made public after a meeting of the committee that apolls last September, which was not attended by several of the Republic who now have exonerated Mr. Ballinger. The natural minority became a majority and the Republicans who were present, with the exception of Mr. Madison, withdrew and broke the quorum. In speaking of the "animosity" caused by differences respecting the conservation of natural resources, the majority of the committee said that the accusers evidently had this policy deeply at heart, and were "evidently disposed to take a most unfavorable view of the character and motives of anyone whom they supposed to be opposed to their views." Labor Head Is Slain San Francisco.—in a riot between 100 union and nonunion workmen Wednesday Domingo Navarro, pres- ident of the Ship-scalers' union, was killed in a car accident in a nor- treo, a nonunionist. A number of others were badly beaten. Shearer Gets Life Term- Mason City, Ia.—Protesting his incovenice John S. Shearer was Wednesday denied a new trial and was sentenced by Judge Kelley to imprisonment for life. Fire Threatens Town. Menominee, Mich.—Fire Tuesday almost total loss of Lottery & Henee Brewing company, entailing a loss of about $75,000, covered by insurance. For a time he entire town was threatened. Sam Langford White Harris. Boston—Two rounds were sufficient or Sam Langford, middleweight champion, to put Morris Harris, the New York heavyweight, to slumberland in the feature bout at the Armory A. A. Tuesday night. LIBERAL LOSSES WIPED OUT CAPTURE FIVE UNIONIST SEATS IN THIRD DAY'S POLLING. Hope of Changing Complexion of Government Has Become a Forlorn One to the Opposition. London—The third day's polling in the general election to decide control of the next parliament proved the most severe blow the Unionists have received. Going into the contest with a rat gain of five seats, they came out with a net loss of one in the 299 seats now filled. The Liberals captured five Union seats, Whitehaven, Coventry West, Southwark, Burnley and Woolwich. Against these decisive victories the Unionists have won on one seat, that of St. Helens in Lancashire, where they defeated a Laborite. This net gain of tour on the day's polling, added to the two Sunderland seats, wipes out the 12 Liberal losses, leaving the government with a net gain of one seat. As they went to the country with a majority of 124, this net gain of one, counting two on division, marks the beginning of the advance to a majority of 150 antipled by the Liberal whips, and possibly to the 175 unquestionably predicted by the Unionist whips. The voting has been remarkably steady. With the exception of Birmingham, where the Unionist plurality went down by 3,000. Liverpool, Nottingham and all the industrial towns, with a population of over 100, are recorded majorities for the Liberals, as far as the borough of London are concerned, the result of the election is a boregone conclusion, although there are still many boroughs to vote. It is expected that the Liberals will win many of the county seats which they lost in January. The complexion of the house of commons now stands: Government coalition, 152; Unionist opposition, 147. The coalition consisted of: Liberals, 106; Laborites, 20; Nationalists, 26. MOTHER MAKES FATAL ERROR Gives Her Two Little Sons Tartar Emetic for Epsom Salts and They Die. DeKalb, Ill—Two cons of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Brown died within a few hours of one another from the effects of a dose of tartar emetic which was given them instead of epsom salts. The Brown's were moving from Synecom to DeKalb. The caution had complained of not feeling well, and the mother decided to give them a dose of salts. In the confusion of the goods which were packed and ready to be hauled to DeKalb, she picked up the wrong bottle, which contained tartar emetic and which had been opened about the time to drive it. It was from this bottle she gave the children the doe, which took their lives in a few hours. The grief-striken mother is lying in a precarious condition. Blow at Tarlif on Cattle Washington.—The first effort made in the present session of the house to have a change made in the tariff law was by the introduction Wednesday of the Suzler of New York of a bill "to repeal the duty on meats and cattle." Mrs. James McKinney Dead Washington —Mrs. James McKinney, the wife of Congressman James McKinney of the Fourteenth district district, died here Wednesday of paralysis. Bonoma Girl Fetches $20,000 Boston.—Miss Lotta Crabtree, the 'amour retired actress, Monday sold the noted brown trotting horse, Sonoma girl, 2.04%; to George G. Moore of St. Clair, Mich. The sale price was close to $20,000. Boston Club Is Sold Boston. — The Boston National league club, which has been owned in Pittsburgh, was Monday transferred to James J. Phelan, a Boston banker, who represents a syndicate of local men. 2ND SESSION OPENS BIG CROWD IS PRESENT TO WITNESS THE "BEGINNING OF THE END." CANNON QUITE UNPERTURBED Many Members and Employees Entering Upon Their Last Service, but the Democrat May Retain Blind Chaplain. Washington — Thousands of persons throughg the capitol at the opening of congress Monday, and if their thoughts could be read it probably would be found that most of them were drawn to witness the preliminary proceedings by a desire to be in "at the beginning of the end," for known that as soon as the short session of the house of representatives passes from the Republicans into the hands of the Democrats. Opening day in congress always draws a throng, but as a general thing the crowds which gather at the beginning of the first session when a new congress takes hold are much larger than those which come together to witness the proceedings on the opening day of the second session. Cortez himself then takes defeat was responsible in large part for the overflow attendance at the present opening. Speaker Cannon looks at the Republican majority which sits at his left and understands with a resigned yet painful fullness of knowledge, that in a short time a Democratic speaker will have his place and will see sitting in the overwhelming majority of Democrats. Speaker Cannon shows no sign of discomfiture in the defeat of his party and in his knowledge of the passing of personal power. His gavel comes down with the same old resounding whack and his smile for Democrat interrupter is as grim as ever it was. The Democrat, in a quiet, cool, Goddens, prayed at the opening without showing visible evidence that his own position as spiritual director of the lower chamber is in danger. The Democrats like the chaplain, it is sald, and this feeling of kindness, taken with the fact that the clergyman has been totally blind for many years, may save him from the dangers of Democrats take charge of the offence and of the legislature in the lower house. In the senate Vice-President Sherman occupies again the chair of the presiding officer. There are several vacant seats in the senate which at times are occupied by members of the upper house recently have disl. There was a crowd in the senate galleries, as there was in those of the house. The Republicans will still control the senate after March 4, but notwithstanding this there are a good many senators who are just before the end of their present service in congress. Nearly all the officers of the house of representatives, except possibly the chaplain, are entering on their last few months of service. The veteran clerk, Alexander McDowell, who has served in service for five years will depart in March. Asher C. Hinds, the parliamentarian, who knows the rules and precedents better than any other man, will leave his place at the speaker's side to take a seat as a member of the house, for he recently was elected to congress from a Maine district. He will be five hundred house employees will be by the recent Democratic victory and most of them will be separated from the service. DUVEEN BROS. OWE $5,000,000 Collector Leeb Announces Art Firm Has Defrauded Government Out of Vast Sum. New York — Duvene Bros., the greatest art and antique dealers and connoisseurs in America, owe the United States government $5,000,000, according to an announcement made by Collector Loeb Tuesday. This vast sum represents the customs duties out of which the government has been defrauded by the Duvene since they established their famous house twenty years ago. The amount was arrived at by the government experts, who have been comparing the book values of the firm with invoiced values sworn to on articles entered at the New York custom house. The amount claimed does not represent the actual amount of imports, but the actual amount out of which it is alleged the wealthy Englishmen have swindled this government in tariff duties. John B. Stanchfield, attorney for the Duveens both in the civil and criminal actions pending against them, has instituted negotiations with officials of the treasury department and department of justice at Washington to compromise the cases against his clients, and has tried to prevent criminal proceedings against them shall be stopped upon the payment of a large sum of money by them. Cute Off Man's Nose. Muncle, Ind.—In a quarrel over $1.92 which Charles Conway said William Meyers, aged sixty-three, a well-to-do contractor, aged him, Conway Tuesday stabbed the eider man 11 times, cutting off Meyer's nose and fatally injuring him. Thornton Wins Louisiana Toga. Baton Rouge, La.—Judge J. R. Thornton of Alexandria was Tuesday elected by the Louisiana general assembly United States senator to succeed the late Seater McKenry. Fleet Officera Dinner Guests Brest, France.-Admiral Auverr gave a farewell dinner to Dear Admiral Howard, commanding the fourth division of the American Atlantic fleet, and the captains of the battle ships, on board the Marseillaine Monday. Sullivan Knocks Out Stewart. New York.-Jack ("Twin") Sullivan knocked out Jim Stewart twice in the fourth round of their ten-round series at the Marathon A. C. Monday eight. NEW ERA IN FINANCE ACCURACY AND PUBLICITY PROVES TO BE A POPULAR MOTTO. Prompt Response to Bold Move of President Vall—"Accuracy" Reduced Western Union's Surplus Sib., 000,000—"Publicity" Restored Confidence and its Stock Went Up. Are the great financiers of the country beginning to see a new light? Time was, until recently in fact, when the men at the head of the big corporations "kept their business to themselves," as far as the law would allow. Capable men at the head of big concerns, long realized the weakness of their position, but what was needed obviously, as in all great reforms, was an unmistakable occasion and a courageous man. The occasion arose in the purchase of the Western Union Telegraph company by the American Telephone and Telegraph company, and the man appeared in Theodore N. Vail, President of the purchasing corporation. It was last December when public announcement was made that the Gould holdings of Western Union had been taken over by the Telephone company. On account of the high esteem in which the management of the telephone company generally held great things were predicted as a result of the absorption of Western Union. By the press of the country the "deal" was most favorably commented on, it being widely pointed out that under the direction of such men as Theodore N. Vail and his associates, the telegraph company was bound soon to work itself into a position that would allow the public far more efficient service that it had ever before been able to offer. But a very few months had elapsed when it became apparent to the new management that a modern and up-to-date appraisal of the company's assets would make possible a far greater degree of efficiency of operation. "Here," they said to themselves, "we've bought control of this property and we know it's immensely valuable, but we don't know just how valuable. These appraisals of real estate and securities owned were made a long time ago. If we have a complete inventory made of every thing we've got we can announce the facts to the public, start a new set of books, and begin our responsibility to stockholders right there." How inventory Was Taken. The most expert accountants and appraisal experts did it the task. Their labor lasted over eight months. Their report and its publication by the company marks an epoch in finance. It began by recommending an adjustment of the difference between the appraised and book values by a charge of $5,589.88 against surplus. Book values of securities held were reduced to market values, bad debts were deducted off, an allowance of $2,000.00 was made for "depreciation," another of $500.000 for "reserve," and so on, until the old surplus of $18,867.00 came down to $5,136.000. It required courage, the publication of this statement to stockholders, saying in effect: "The property of company has been valued; the company has been valued; as you have been led to believe, but five millions," but it was the truth, and President Vall did not finch. "Accuracy and publicity," he declared, was essential. The stockholder has a right to know. The shares of this company are scattered from one end of the Union to the other. This is more than a private corporation, in great national enterprise. The public is entitled to the fact." The report was ordered published forthwith. Financiers of the old school and speculators generally were aghast. What would happen? Would the bottom drop out of Western Union when the shareholders realized that their property was worth $13,000,000 less than they had sup-posed. But the amazing thing happened: the store was staged up. The public had responded to this remarkable display of frankness and confidence: to the new motto, "Accuracy and Publicity." The full significance of the action of the new board is stated concisely by Harper's Weekly in these words: "Is this policy of publicity and of open-handed dealing with shareholders and public the forerunner of a similar movement on the part of other big corporations? Certainly it is and these are big companies of these big companies, dependent upon public patronage and doing business under public franchise, can there be any question of the right of the people to know? "That right is being recognized. It is recognized now in this epocalyptic on the part of the telephone and telephone network of a new era in corporation finance." Timeliness. All measures of reformation are effective in exact proportion to their timeliness; partial decay may be cut away and cleaned; incipient error corrected; but there is a point at which corruption can no more be stayed, nor wandering recalled. It has been the manner of modern philanthropy to remain passive until that precise period, and to leave the sick to perish, and the foolish to stray, while it spent itself in frantoio exercises to raise the dead, and reform the dust.—Ruskin. Rider and Ridden. I never could believe that Providence had sent a few men into the world ready booted and spurred to ride, and millions ready saddled and bridled to be ridden—Richard Rumbold. Longevity in Birds. Wild greeks have been known to live to the age of 100, and the raven commonly lives 50 years. A record is said to be extant showing that a cockatoo once attained the ripe old age of 81 years. 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They begged to be excused and promis d a donation of $500 which came to the committee Thanksgiving day. A pleasant substantial surprise. Three of the numb or reported ill last week have pass d away. On Friday, Nov 25th, at 9:00 a.m., occurred the death of Mrs. Sophia Lindsay, and at the same time, Mr. Jeel Cortis 823 Main street. Mrs. Lindsay was one of the founders of Ward Chapel was a consultant, honest, christian woman, bearing the respect of all who knew her. She lived for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. L A. Davis, Mr John and Wm. Lindsay of Chicago. But desired to return to her old home to spend her last days. All that loving children and faithful friends could do to make her remaining days comfortable was done willingly. A number of relatives and friends and assembled at A. M. E. church Monday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect to her and to show loving sympathy to the bereaved ones. Rev. H. W. Jameson conducted the funeral services. The remains of Mr. Joel Curtis were laid to rest at Springfield, Ili. That being his former home. Rev. 10. N. Murrell accompanied the mourners to Springfield, returning to the city last night. Mrs. Mattie Green was the next to hear the call and departed this life Sunday night at o'clock. Sister Mattie Green (as she is known) was truly one of the King's ambassadors, never once forgetting to let it be known by her daily walks and conversation. We have often heard her testify that she was only waiting until the Lord should let her know that her work on earth was finished. We believe that she with the others heard her master's "Well done good and faithful servant," and entered his presence with joy and thanksgiving. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. 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Thanksgiving rally and dinner are expecting excellent results when all have reported next Monday evening. Each of the committee worked hard to make it a success and a dinner that makes one wonder how they could afford it for 25 cents was served. Monday evening Dec. 5th, there will be an entertainment at Ward Chapel Mrs L. A Davis, Mrs. Genie Tylor and Mr. Wm. Lindsay of Chicago attended the funeral of Mrs Lindsay; also Mr. William Harris, Mr. Green Hamilton Mrs Wm. Moody and Master Levi South (grandson of deceased) from Spear, Ills, Mr and Mrs. Allen Crue Monica. Mrs Ferd Mody of Edelstein, spent a few days in the city visiting Mrs. Susan Harris of Center street and Mrs. A. Burrell of 7th ave. Miss Rhodia Snow, 121 Green street, entertained Mrs. Best of Galesburg, Ills, last week We are glad to know that Mr. Harry Turner, son of Mrs Jane Turner, who was threatened with pneumonia, is out of danger Mrs Eunice Reed of North Adams street is reported on the sick list. CRIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, January Term, A. D. 1911. Emerald La Reintz Plaintiff, vs M E. La Reintz Defendant. To the above named defendant, You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of December, 1910 the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of eruel and inhuman treatment; also asking alimony in the sum of $500. For further particulars see sentencing and, and you please appraise hereto and defend before me of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 2nd day of January 1911, default will be entered against you and judgment and decreed thereon. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, January Term, 1911 Celia Teeler, Plaintiff, vs Edgar B Teller. Defendant. To above name defendant: You are hereby not that on or before the date of December, 1910 there will be filed in the office of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, the petition of plaintiff, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the board of matrimony, upon the grounds of such cruel and inhuman treatment as to danger plaintiff's life, and the willful desertion of plaintiff for a period of time. (For plaintiff's petition when filed) and unless you apear thereto and defend before noon on the second day of the next term being the January Term of said Court which will commence at Des Moines on the 2d cay of January, 1911, defaul will be entered against you and judgment and decree not for you. The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia. 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You can secure these preparations only from me. None like them made in the world. The T. D. P. Scientific Scalp Preparation, Madame Perkins, sole agent. WHAT PLEASED CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY. Be not Deceived by Persons using My Name to Sell You a Hair Tonic. Read These Strong Testimonials and be Convinced. Fifteen Hundred Women Taking These Treatments by Mail. Four Cents in Stalpa's Will Bring You a Book of In-Formation and the Names of More Than 600 Customers. Denver, Colo., April 22, 1909. To Whom It May Concern: I find it a pleasure to say a word in praise of Madame Perkins and her remarkable success in scientific scalp treatment. Madam Perkins, for many years a resident of Denver, is an active member of Zion Baptist church, and one of the most favorably known women in our state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of women in our city and other parts of the state is a tribute to her phenomenal success in her profession. The wonderful growth of her own hair is a most remarkable testimony. I cheerfully recommend her to all ladies who may be interested in the growing and beautifying of the hair. Respectfully, X DAVID E. OVER, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. To Whom It May Concern: Having taken Mrs. T. D. Perkins' treatment for the hair for about nine months, I can say it has given perfect satisfaction in every way. My hair was not two inches long when I began to take the treatment, and was very unseen. In some places I could not get it up at all. In these nine months my hair has grown six and one-half inches in length all over my head. I can advise a woman who wishes to have hair to take treatment of Mrs. Perkins, following her instructions, they will have the same result as I have. I cannot praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment enough. Try them. I find it a pleasure to say a word in praise of Madame Perkins and her remarkable success in scientific scale treatment. I find it a pleasure to say a word remarkable success in scientific scalp traction. Madam Perkins, for many years a member of Zion Baptist church, and one of the state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of the state is a tribute to her phenomenal derful growth in her own life and recommended her to all ladies who may be trying of the hair. X DAVID E Modam Perkins, for many years a resident of Denver, is an active member of Zion Baptist church, and one of the most favorably known women in our state. The beautiful hair of hundreds of women in our city and other parts of the state is a tribute to her phenomenal success in her profession. The wonderful growth of her own hair is a most remarkable testimony. I cheerfully recommend her to all ladies who may be interested in the growing and beautifying of the hair. X DAVID E. OVER, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. To Whom It May Concern: Having taken Mrs. T. D. Perkins' treatment for the hair for about nine months, I can say it has given perfect satisfaction in every way. My hair was not two inches long when I began to take the treatment, and was very uneven. In some places I could not get it up at all. In these nine months my hair has grown six and one-half inches in length all over my head. I can advise any woman who wishes to have hair to take treatment of Mrs. Perkins, following her instructions, they will have the same result as I have. I cannot praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment. Try them. Having taken Mrs. T. D. Perkins' months, I can say it has given perfect was not two inches long when I began to even. In some places I could not get a hair has grown six and one-half inches vise any woman who wishes to have her following her instructions, they will have praise Mrs. Perkins' treatment. Dear Mrs. Perkins: Your letter at it you. My hair is doing fine. I must say, to draw many people's attention very much by telling them of your wonderful treations in every way. I do not let anything is to care for it as you have instructed work. Your letter at hand, and I am me, I must say, I am greatly tention very much, and I am wonderful treatment. I am not let anything come below ave instructed me. I wish y MRS. Conwau indeed, sorry I can't hear from you and the last I heard of y may that my hair is doing thing for the way it is grow I can keep in touch with y urs, Dear Mrs. Perkins: Your letter at hand, and I am very glad to hear from you. My hair is doing fine, I must say. I am greatly pleased with it. It seems to draw many people's attention very much, and I am doing all I can for you by telling them of your wonderful treatment. I am following your instructions in every way. I do not let anything come between me and my hair that is to care for it as you have instructed me. I wish you much success in your work. MRS. DENICE BRADLY, Dear Madam: I am, indeed, sorry I can't hear from you. This is the second time I have written you and the last I heard of you you were going west, but it am indeed proud to say that my hair is doing fine under your treatment, I would never regret anything for the way it is growing and I intend to use your treatment as long as I can keep in touch with you. Hoping an early reply, I remain as ever, yours. Dear Madam: I am, indeed, sorry I ond time I have written you and the lau bu I am indeed proud to say that my b I would never regret anything for the your treatment as long as I can keep in ply, I remain as ever, yours. or, Cole. write you what your wonder! you falling out for over a year the blackheads and pimples came in seen scaled. After using your better and the blackheads a after using your remedy six most case of dandruff. Your other hundreds of other remedy enough, and advise all others results if they follow full in Mrs. T. D. Perkins, Denver, Colo. Mrs. T. D. Perkins, Denver, CO Dear Madam: I now write you what your wonderful hair remedy has done for me. My hair had been falling out for over a year, it came out in spots larger than a dollar. Blackheads and pimples came in the bald spots and my scalp looked like it had been scalded. After using your treatment three months the scalp began looking better and the blackheads and pimples disappeared. New hair came in, and after using your remedy six months my hair was all in again. I also had the worst case of dandruff. Your shampoo and scalp treatment have cured me after hundreds of other remedies had failed. I cannot praise your remedy half enough, and advise all others to try them as I have, and they will find good results if they follow full instructions. I am, yours truly, Dear Madam: I now write you who for me. My hair had been falling out larger than a dollar. Blackheads and p scalp looked like it had been scalded. The scalp began looking better and the New hair came in, and after using your again. I also had the worst case of damage have cared me after hundreds of praise your remedy half enough, and and they will find good results if they truly, Macritha I really feel ashamed to put my all the time. I have an however I received my good results. My hair looks like a of my friends to ask me we much better. I am perfectly you wish it will be of use your wonderful treatment. I t. access, I will close wishing you you will live long for you are M. Dear Madam: I really feel ashamed to put off writing you so long, but I am kept so very busy all the time. I have an invalid to care for, so I neglected to write you, however I received my goods all right and am more than delibuted with the results. My hair looks like a new suite and together. I have had many of my friends to ask me for my hair, it was looking so much better. I am confidently willing that you should use my name in any way you wish it will be of use to you, a sl wishing every woman and girl knew of your wonderful treatment. I shall send in for another My Deer Madam: I really feel as but I am kept so very busy all the time neglected to write you, however I rever than delibuted with the results. My hather. I have had many of my friends hair, it was looking so much better. I use my name in any way you wish if it woman and knew of your wonderful supply as soon as I need it. Wishing you much success, I will elc obtain the glory. I trust you will live lo our women. supply as soon as I need it. Wishing you much success, I will close wishing you a merry Christmas and obtain the glory. I trust you will live long for you are doing a noble work for our women. Manchester, Va., April 4, 1910. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: I am writing to let you know how nicely my hair is growing. It looks like another head. I am so proud of my hair I hardly know just how to thank you. When I looked over the list of more than five hundred people that tare taking your treatment, and you say that is only half, I was proud to find my name among the many. I will always use your treatment, and I am sure on will get many more customers among my friends, as they have said they would write you real soon relative to your treatment. I wish you all the PEARL DAVIS. Mrs. T. D. Perkins Dear Madam, I am writing to let you know how nicely my hair is growing. It looks like another head. I am so proud of my hair I hardly know just how to look you. When I looked over the list of more than five hundred people they take your treatment, and you say that is only half, I was proud to find my name among the many. I will always use your treatment, and I am sure you will get many more customers among my friends, as they have said they would write you real soon relative to your treatment. WISH I the success. PEARL DAVIS. Dear Madam; I am writing to let y ing. It looks like another head. I am how to thank you. When I looked over ple tha tare taking your treatment, and to find my name among the many. I wi sure ou will get many more customers they would write you real soon relative success. Mr. Wm Thompson of Newton has returned to Oriumwa to remain indefin- itely. Delinquent subscribers p'ease be pre- pared to settle soon. Mr. Robert Thompson of Kirksville, Mo., has returned home from visiting Miss Mattie Williams. The revival meeting at the A. M. E. church is progressing nicely. About 17 additions have been made to the church Rev. and Mrs. Manley of A'bia who assisted last week will also help --- --- To Whom It May Concern: To Whom It May Concern: Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Mrs. T. D. Perkins: Mrs. T. D. Perkins. 4630 West Thirty-Fifth Avenue, Denver, Colorado Wait! Listen! Read! is a Glory to Her: I Cor., 11-15. What Glory if She Wishes It. hair, but soft, beautiful hair that need Do you want this kind of hair? If so, Perkins, the Scientific Scalp Specialist, world with her wonderful art of grow- ement. With these treatments my hair had remained one length (four inches) hair I am doing for hundreds of others, less Scientific Scalp Preparations. My g off, cures split ends, removes dandruff ow long, no matter how short; soft, no w thin; straight from the bulbs, no mat- show wonderful improvement. Do not I give treatments all over the United send booklet of information, and testi- when four-cent stamp is enclosed. I do history of your hair and scalp and your four-cent stamp is enclosed. I am the today, who can show the public the real n treating it. Send for booklet if you preparations only from me. None like P. Scientific Scalp Preparation, Madame OMERS HAVE TO SAY. My Name to Sell You a Hair Tonic. He Convinced. Fifteen Hundred Women Four Cents in Stamps Will Bring You Janes of More Than 600 Customers. Denver, Colo., April 22, 1909. in praise of Madame Perkins and her treatment. resident of Denver, is an active mem the most favorably known women in our of women in our city and other parts of success in her profession. The wou remarkable testimony. I cheerfully interested in the growing and beauti- Respectfully, E. O. Elt, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. treatment for the hair for about nine set satisfaction in every way. My hair to take the treatment, and was very un- it up at all. In these nine months my in length all over my head. I can ad air to take treatment of Mrs. Perkins, eve the same result as I have. I cannot Try them. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 19, 1909 hand, and I am very glad to hear from I am greatly pleased with it. It seems much, and I am doing all I can for you treatment. I am following your instruc- tione between me and my hair that me. I wish you much success in your MRS. DENICE BRADLY, 1318 S. Dorrance St. Couway, Ark., Nov. 30, 1909. I can't hear from you. This is the seest I heard of you you were going west, hair is doing fine under your treatment. way it is growing and I intend to use u touch with you. Hoping an early re- LIZZIE TARDLY. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 13, 1908. At your wonderful hair remedy has done it for over a year, it came out in spots pimples came in the bald spots and my after using your treatment three months the blackheads and pimples disappeared. At your remedy six months my hair was all in dandruff. Your shampoo and scalp treat- of other remedies had failed. I cannot advise all others to try them as I have, my follow full instructions. I am, yours EVERETT S. P. DAWSON, 125 N. Third Street, Phoenix, Ariz. Machall, Va., Dec. 28, 1909. shamed to put off writing you so long, once. I have an invalid to care for, so I moved my goods all right and am more airlooks like a new suite of hair altoes to ask me what I was doing for my am perfectly willing that you should be will of use to you, a sl wiley every treatmeat. I shall send in for another lose wishing you a merry Christmas and long for you are doing a noble work for Manchester, Va., April 4, 1910. you know how nicely my hair is grow- so proud of my hair I hardly know just the list of more than five hundred peo- you say that is only half, I was proud all always use your treatment, and I am among my friends, as they have said to your treatment. I wish you all the PEARL DAVIS. Germantown, Pa., March 17, 1910. this week. Tuesday Rev. P. M. Lewis was assisted by Rev Turman of the United Hr. thern church, Thursday by by Dr. Jeffries of the A. M. E. church, Friday, by Rev Isaac, Elder of the Christian church. Any one having news for publication will please call Bell Phone 514, Red Revival meetings have been held at the Second Baptist church for the past week. Irresiding Elder Gordon left Saturday morning for Boone, Iowa. --- 1318 S. Dorrance St. LIZZIE TARDLY I should have written before this. I trust you I want to tell you how well pleased I am with you that I can stand before the glass and see my hair I would not be without your treatment for anything caused me to write to you in regard to my hair. work and trust you will help others as you have Your gratef I should have written before this. I trust you had a safe trip home. Well, I want to tell you how well pleased I am with your scalp treatment. I feel that I can stand before the glass and see my hair growing. I must tell you I would not be without your treatment for anything. It was the good lord that caused me to write to you in regard to my hair. I wish you success in your work and trust you will help others as you have helped me. Dear Madam: I have been thinking for some you how well my hair is doing. Since using you hose little pins in. Your treatment is indeed wow o have met you and you have give me my first im pleased to tell every one the good you have done will get many of my friends to take your treatment down five inches. You know you could scarcely f you gave me the first treatment. I wondered mys ers you have done for me. or such a short time. I will write you from the just how well my hair is getting on. Wilmington for such a short time. I will write you from time to time to let you know just how well my hair is getting on. Very truly yours, Wilmington, Delaware, Feb. 21, 1910. To Whom It May Concern: After reading in the Philadelphia Tribune of Madam T. D. Perkins, the Dear Madam Perkins. This is the third month I have used your scalp treatment, and I am greatly pleased with its success. My hair has grown more than four inches, and has taken on new life. It is very soft. I am very well pleased with the treatment Philadelphia, Penn., April 24, 1910. After reading in the Philadelphia Tribune of the Dear Madam Perkins. This is the third month I have used your scalp, pleased with its success. My hair has grown more taken on new life. It is very soft. I am very well Philadelphia 4109 Walnut Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo., demonstrating in write her relative to my hair. I received a prion treatment at once. Being so well pleased with the phia to have her give me a personal treatment. I am so wonderful for the hair, as her treatment. My hair very first, the treatment not only causes the hair to and makes the hair soft and glossy. My husband and says that it is the best I have ever used. I want good hair to write Madam Perkins, for she is tises to do, for those that will carefully follow her Santa Mon Dear Mrs. Perkins: How much I wished I had taken your treatment for the hair. I would have had. In the few months I have used your treatme change in my hair and scalp. This is the best treatme before, and if your customers would tell the truth intend to use it as long as I am able to buy it. knew of your work and would take your treatme Yours tr MR To the Public: I have known Mrs. T. D. Perkins more than her to have hair more than two inches long until more than surprised when she took her hair down her own. I put my scalp in her charge at once, a the wonderful results of her treatment. I have trie that my hair was in a dreadful condition. Mr proved beyond a doubt her knowledge of the care woman who may read this will write Mrs. Perkins class for treatment for beautifying and growth of Respectfully your 220 After reading in the Philadelphia Tribune of Madam T. D. Perkins, the Dear Madam Perkins. This is the third month I have used your scalp treatment, and I am greatly pleased with its success. My hair has grown more than four inches, and has taken on new life. It is very soft. I am very well pleased with the treatment Philadelphia, Penn., April 24, 1910. LOUISE COOPER. 4109 Walnut Street, West Philadelphia. JENIE ARCHER. Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo., demonstrating in Philadelphia, I decided to write her relative to my hair. I received a prompt reply, and sent for her treatment at once. Being so well pleased with the same I want to Philadelphia to have her give me a personal treatment. I never used anything that was so wonderful for the hair, as her treatment. My hair started to grow from the very first, the treatment not only causes the hair to grow, but removes dandruff and makes the hair soft and glossy. My husband thinks my hair is beautiful and says that it is the best I have ever used. I advise all good women that want good hair to write Madam Perkins, for she is doing just what she advertises to do, for those that will carefully follow her instructions. Scalp Specialist of Denver, Colo., demonstrating in Philadelphia, I decided to write her relative to my hair. I received a prompt reply, and sent for her treatment at once. Being so well pleased with the same I want to Philadelphia to have her give me a personal treatment. I never used anything that was so wonderful for the hair, as her treatment. My hair started to grow from the very first, the treatment not only causes the hair to grow, but removes dandruff and makes the hair soft and glossy. My husband thinks my hair is beautiful and says that it is the best I have ever used. I advise all good women that want good hair to write Madam Perkins, for she is doing just what she advertises to do, for those that will carefully follow her instructions. Santa Monica, Cal. Jan. 14, 1908 Dear Mrs. Perkins: How much I wished I had known you years ago, and taken your treatment for the hair. I would have had better hair today if I had. In the few months I have used your treatment there is such a decided change in my hair and scalp. This is the best treatment I ever used or heard of before, and if your customers would tell the truth they will say the same. I intend to use it as long as I am able to buy it. I wish more of our women knew of your work and would take your treatment. wished I had known you years ago, and I would have had better hair today if I loved your treatment there is such a decided the best treatment I ever used or heard of tell the truth they will say the same. I e to buy it. I wish more of our women your treatment. Nours truly. Ms more than ten years and never knew as long until the past three years. I was her hair down to prove to me it was all age at once, and words ca unever express t. I have tried so many hair treatments condition. Mrs. Perkins' first treatment of the care of the scalp. I trust every Mrs. Perkins and secure a place in her and growth of the hair. sweetfully yours I have known Mrs. T. D. Perkins more than ten years and never knew her to have hair more than two inches long until the past three years. I was more than surprised when she took her hair down to prove to me it was all her own. I put my scalp in her charge at once, and words caverne express that my hair was in a dreamful condition. Mrs. Perkins' first treatment proved beyond a doubt her knowledge of the care of the scalp. I trust every woman who may read this will write Mrs. Perkins and secure a place in her class for treatment for beautifying and growth of the hair. Denver, Colo. your hair treatment for four months, and was so short I could hardly pin it up ek's time I could see an improvement. I make it grow, but none ever did the good on say this is the most wonderful tonic I a wonderfully since I started to use it, with the method of treatment, and I can none wanting their hair to grow. Every is wonderful treatment and its growing less, 1858 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. 4630 West Thirty-fifth Ave. Denver, Colo. Dear Madam: I have been using your hair treatment for four months, and I must say it is wonderful. My hair was so short I could hardly pin it up when I began using it, and in one week's time I could see an improvement. I have used many things on my hair to make it grow, but none ever did the good yours has. I can without exaggeration say this is the most wonderful tonic I have ever used. My hair has grown wonderfully since I started to use it, and I must say I am highly pleased with the method of treatment, and I can and will gladly recommend you to anyone wanting their hair to grow. Any one wishing to know more about this wonderful treatment and its growing qualities can write or call at my address, 1858 North Clark Street, Chicago, Il. Dear Madam: I have been using your hair tree I must say it is wonderful. My hair was so short when I began using it, and in one week's time I ce have used many things on my hair to make it grow, yours has. I can without exaggeration say this is have ever used. My hair has grown wonderfully and I must say I am highly pleased with the meth and will gladly recommend you to anyone wanting one wishing to know more about this wonderful qualities can write or call at my address, 1858 North Mot you a few lines, to let you know how well it is fine. Yes, it is grand. My scalp of life, and is growing nicely. It is much the treatment six weeks, and I see such a bequeathe it will be able to grow more of your letter. Yours truly. I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines, to let you know how well I like your scalp treatment, I think it is fine. Yes, it is grand. My scalp is clean and my hair is black and full of life, and is growing nicely. It is much thicker, and I have only been using the treatment six weeks, and I see such a great change in my hair, and scalp, I hope I will be able to say more of your wonderful scalp treatment in my next letter. Yours truly, I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines. I like your scalp treatment. I think it is fine. I is clean and my hair is black and full of life, and is thicker, and I have only been using the treatment great change in my hair, and scalp, I hope I will be wonderful scalp treatment in my next letter. M Cartha Dear Madam Perkins: I have been using your scalp and I must say it is wonderful. When I started to was so short I could hardly pinch it, ano I must change in such a short time, my hair has grown to be without your treatment. I intend to use it as for it. I am well pleased with it. I have had the treatment, also and they are well pleased with and may God bless you in your good work. 1620 Ogden Dear Madam Perkins: I have been using your self-treatment for four months, and I must say it is wonderful. When I started to use the treatment my hair was so short I could hardly pinch it up, and I must say I never saw such a change in such a short time, my hair has grown wonderful, and I would not be without your treatment. I intend to use it as long as I am able to send for it. I am well pleased with it. I have had two of my friends send for the treatment, also and they are well pleased with it. I wish you success ever, and may God bless you in your good work. Yours for success, using your scalp treatment for four months, when I started to use the treatment my hair up, and I must say I never saw such a hair has grown wonderful, and I would not to use it as long as I am able to send I have had two of my friends send for pleased with it. I wish you success ever, work. Yours for success, BENSIE OWENS. 1620 Ogden St., Philadelphia, Penn. April 24, 1910. so say that I have been using your treat- truthfully say I and others have noticed every well pleased with the treatment, and money for another six months supply. to receive the goods soon, I am, Very truly yours. Dear Madam: Please allow me to say that I ment since February 7, 1910, and can truthfully say much improvement in my hair. I am very well plea you will find enclosed in this letter money for Thanking you for the same and hoping to receive it Very Elizabeth Gitt Dear Madam: Please allow me to say that I have been using your treatment since February 7, 1910, and can truthfully say I and others have noticed much improvement in my hair. I am very well pleased with the treatment, and you will find enclosed in this letter money for another six months supply. Thanking you for the same and hoping to receive the goods soon, I am, Very truly yours, MRS. G.20. W. BRYAN. Lizabeth City, N. C., July 27, 1910. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam: I have tried your scalp treatment and I am perfectly delighted wib it. My hair is much thicker and growing and in a very healthy condition. I will be sending for another next month as I never want to be without it. I will send in good time. I can arrange my hair nicely now and it will stay where I put it. Before using your treatment it will not do this. I am indeed proud of my hair. Yours truly, Dear Madam: I have tried your scalp treatment and I am perfectly delighted with it. My hair is much thicker and growing and in a very healthy condition. I will be sending for another next month as I never want to be without it. I will send in good time. I can arrange my hair nicely now and it will stay where I put it. Before using your treatment it would not do this. I am indeed proud of my hair. Yours truly, Dear Madam: I have tried your scalp treatment lighted with it. My hair is much thicker and grown condition. I will be seuring for another next month without it. I will send in good time. I can arrange it will stay where I put it. Before using your treat I am indeed proud of my hair. Your Dear Madam Prekins: I have been very successful hair has grown much thicker and longer which I am I have been using the treatment now five months. Very respect Lancaster, I will gladly tell all the great good I have ree wonderful scalp treatment for growing hair. I have months. It is indeed surprising to me and all my recommend to all that are in need of something to in touch with Madam Perkins. You will find it more do for you just what she says. I would not be wa ment. MISS 6 Chestnut very successful using your treatment. My merger which I am very grateful to you for. five months. Very respectfully yours, MISS L. HINTON. Dear Madam Prekins: I have been very successful using your treatment. My hair has grown much thicker and longer which I am very grateful to you for. I have been using the treatment now five months. Very respectfully yours, MISS L. HINTON Lancaster, Penn. August 14, 1910. I will gladly tell all the great good I have received from Madam Perkins' wonderful scalp treatment for growing hair. I have used the treatment ten months. It is indeed surprising to me and all my friends what a change has been made. The growth and looks of my hair is much improved. I highly recommend to all that are in need of something to make their hair grow, to get in touch with Madam Perkins. You will find it money well spent, for she will do for you just what she says. I would not be without her wonderful treatment. and I have received from Madam Perkins' hair. I have used the treatment ten time and all my friends what a change has of my hair is much improved. I highly something to make their hair grow, to get will find it money well spent, for she will should not be without her wonderful treat- scalp treatment for six months I think it te you how well pleased I am with your using your treatment my hair has grown andruff. I am indeed very proud of what and I am more than pleased to recom- nice long real hair. Very respectfully. Dear Madam: After using your scalp treatment for six months I think it no more right than that I should write you how well pleased I am with your method of treating the hair. Since using your treatment my hair has grown many inches and is nearly free from dandruff. I am indeed very proud of what this treatment has done for my hair, and I am more than pleased to recommend it to others that want to have nice long real hair. Dear Madam: After using your scalp treatment no more than right that I should write you how we method of treating the hair. Since using your treat many inches and is nearly free from dandruff. I am this treatment has done for my hair, and I am mend it to others that want to have nice long real Very res JOHN L. THOMSON JR. H. CHEPHEW WANGER Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, P. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jorjieho of America, and Western Baptist Association. We are prepared to do first-class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Advertising rates for display ads, 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months, contract, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising, 10 cents per line for each insertion. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Dear Mrs. Perkina. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. To Whom It May Concern: To the Public: Madam T. D. Perkins. Dear Madam T. D. Perkins. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Mrs. T. D. Perkins. Iowa State Bystander Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Iowa phone, Walnut 399 Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. --- DELLA PEARL February, 1110. MRS. E. M. WATERS, 1703 West 3rd Street. MRS. ROSANA JACKSON, 1818 Fourth Street. Denver, Colo., Aug. 1907. MRS. ED, HARRIS, 2218 Clarkson, Denver, Cole. Chicago, Ill. May 8, 1910. Monroe, Va., Sept. 28, 1910. Mrs. S. A. CASHWELL, Carthage, Ind., Sept. 24, 1910. BESSIE OWENS. MRS. G. O. W. BRYAN. MRS. A. T. BAILEY. York, Pa. August 8, 1910 MISS BESSIE ARMSTRONG, 619 West Chestnut Street Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. August 20, 1908 EDMONIA WILSON. INSANE ASYLUM. INEBRIATE HOSPITAL POOR FARM STATES PRISON DO NOT ASK FOR CREDIT HOW LONG, OH, HOW LONG WILL THE PEOPLE BE DECEIVED? ENFORCING THE LAW AGAINST "JOINTS" WHEN THE SALOONS ARE CLOSED They say "Close our saloons and we will throw the town wide open with drug store saloons, blind pigs, holes-in-the-wall and bootleggers. We say this? One of the most rapacious trusts in the world. They are saying to the people of Des Moines. "We are so lawless that the most you can hope to do with us is to try to "regulate" us. We defy the people of Des Moines to drive us out or make us obey the law, saloon or no saloon." Such declarations carried weight several years ago, but we are a different people now and are living under different laws. It was difficult to enforce the laws in the old days when people were in favor of liquor. If Des Moines drives out the saloons it will be because a majority of the people in the city are opposed to the saloons. And this will make it easy to enforce the laws against the business. Now people are organized for law enforcement. Sentiment in favor of law and order has been elevated. Everywhere the cry is "Enforce the law." The Des Moines Citizens' association, incorporated under the laws of Iowa for $100,000.00 for 50 years, composed of a multitude of the most active and aggressive business men, professional men, and laboring men of the city, proposes to have a hand in the matter of maintaining the reputation of Des Moines and of giving a "dry" reign a fair trial. Not only are we a different people in our sentiments, but we are living under different laws. Then liquor could be shipped C. O. D., now it cannot. Then liquor could be shipped as "Glass," "Molasses," etc. etc., now the kind and quality must be marked on the outside of the package. Then liquor could be sold as vinegar, syrup, and under any old name, now the pure food laws make it necessary to sell under specific declaration of the contents. Then liquor could be shipped to fictitious names, now the true name of consigner must be in plain view. Then the United States revenue department would protect retail dealers by keeping the purchase of a government stamp a secret, now the revenue department is compelled to issue a certified list of such dealers on demand and keep them open to the public at all times. Then agents for dealers outside the state could invade "dry" territory and solicit orders for future delivery, now they are prohibited. The "bottlers' could" be and were protected by local officials, now the Cousson laws make it easy to remove an offender from office for the neglect of duty. Then a sympathetic liquor sheriff could have liquor violators who had been committed, sum of large new the sheriff would be removed. Then a druggist could sort out his liquor requests and destroy such auctions, purchasing all of his own blanks. Now he must purchase his blank requests from the county auditor, and record them. Then when violators of the law were apprehended, they could demand a change of venue,* jury trial, and many little tricks were resorted to to defeat justice. now a permanent injunction against the person employee, the property building can be closed for all purposes whatsoever. The trial is without a jury in the equity court with the advantage of an appeal to the supreme court. Then intoxicating liquor could be sold to minors, drunkards. The trial is very stringent against such practices. A man of large experience in this regard says, "The present laws upon our statute books are sufficient to enforce the prohibitory law in any state in the union under any circumstances, and in the dry conditions of the liquor law we well enforced as any other law on our statute books." The laws against murder, and stealing, and rapine, do not prevent all murder, and stealing and rapine, but they are good laws and will be enforced. So will it it on regarding the liquor law. Kansas enforces the laws, Kansas City, Mo. and Nebraska, Nebra, Boulder, Colo. Oklahoma, City, Oka. Muscatine, Iowa and other "dry" towns and cities in Iowa enforce the laws, and so can and will Des Moines when the saloon and brewery domination is broken, and don't you forget it. The saloons and breweries are fighting hard against the town going "dry" because they know that the laws will now be enforced. If they doubt it, we challenge them to give it a trial. Governor Isaac T. Earl, Boulder, Colo. Nov. 28, 1930. "As to the question of crime: While we had saloons our policemen never arrested a man for drunkenness until he became so beastly drunk that the saloon owner shot him. Then he was arrested and fined. After the town went dry, every man found showing any signs of the influence of liquor, was arrested and put in jail. We did not believe in fines. We deemed it best to give the man chance to drink, and we were not able to administration, our arrests for drunkenness, as proven by figures in the city clerk's office, are less than half of our predecessors. "The city was not troubled with bootleggers and gangsters for the reason that we passed most rigid city ordinances covering this question and it is no trouble for any administration in Boulder to keep this kind of thing out of our corporate limits if the mayor chooses. It is absolutely up to him. We have no law without saloons than with, why do we big the breweries spend so much money fighting for the open saloons? They seem tinkled to death to get to contribute $1,000 a year to the city treasury. They are very charitable." --- FORTY-THREE PEOPLE MURDERED! HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WOUNDED! By the Liquor Traffic In the City of Des Moines The Wise Irishman. A saloon worker was trying to persuade an Irishman to vote for the saloon by using the threadbare argument that if you close up the saloons and cut off the windows, you would up the public schools. "And then what will your boy do for an education?" asked the saloonist. "Wellogorgh," said the Irishman. "I'll learn his a b's in leaven than be able to trade Latin in hell." PERSONAL LIBERTY OR THE GOOD OF THE MANY FORTY-THREE PEOPLE HUNDREDS By the Liquor Traffic I The coroner's records show that the liquor traffic in Des Moines murdered outright 43 people since Jan. 1, 1909; 22 during the year of 1009, and 21 since Jan. 1, 1910. These were murders, suicides and accidents, committed while the罪案 directly of liquor. REMEMBER OFFICER DELMEGE. The police court records show that hundreds of assaults have been committed SALOONS KILL PROSPERITY It Pays to Live in a Dry City. It pays to live in a dry city. According to the stories made in the Brewers' Lie Factor, "prohibition kills the Lot." Let see, the city and Kansas Maithe is the only state in the union that has more savings bank deposits than it has voters. In 1855 there were 5 savings banks in Malta, with $10,000 deposits. Maline with $9,250,000, deposits in the banks of Maline deposits in the banks of Maline amounted to $146.14 per capita, the highest in school in the nation, Maline more school teachers to the every ten thousand of her people, and more teachers in proportion to the number of Matador than any other state in the union. Out of 9,350 homicides and murders in the United States, Maline furnished but 2. The public debt of Maine, less sinking fund, is $21.49 per capita. Of Massa-chusets the public debt is $72.72 per capita. Kansas makes a showing nearly 24 satist story according to the report of the State Board of Control on July 1, 1909, thirty-one counties had no agricultural formatory; twenty-one did not have a single prisoner in the penitentiary; fifty-two counties had empty jailers; six counties had no inmates; the poor farm, eighty-seven counties had no inmate patients. He was editorial in the Topeka Capital of Oct. 20, 1910, Kansas shows a greater gain in population than the state of Missouri, and no imprisonment. Neurasia, Colorado and Missouri, excluding St. Louis and Kansas City, Dry Gainesville, Colorado and Missouri, greatest gains in this middle section. Muscatine, Iowa, shows a remarkable increase in the population. In 1907, and for 2 months in 1908, the city had no saloons; since that date it had no saloons. Large contracts have been let for sewers and paving. Yet the city has no levy in the water district since 1907. Follows: Levy 1907, saloons, 41½ mills. Levy 1908, no saloons, 40 mills. Levy 1909, no saloons, 40 mills. Mr. M. L. Cox, state municipal examiner, states over *u.s.* own signature of the city's condition. He went dny he made an examination of the city's condition. "I found every one of legitimate business." New business blocks have been erected, one bank interest had already erected. The city has started and had its foundation started. And he adds: "After discovering the facts I have here enumerated. I am convinced the gallo is a curse to any As a matter of fact the records show that Des Moines made its greatest growth MURDERED! OF OTHERS WOUNDED! in the City of Des Moines by men while under the influence of lucy who have been seriously injured for life. REMEMBER CITY PHYSICIAN MILLER! If men would only think, if the pocket nerve was not so sensitive, they would be treated as much as the elephant in Robinson's circus treated the drunken man who attacked him with a knife since. Use elephant puns on the liquor store. during the prohibition period. Percentage of growth during the prohibition decade. 123. Percentage of growth in the first mullet saloon. 123. Percentage of growth in last ten years, mullet saloons. 39.2. "Where are fewer saloons in all the fifteen states south of the old Mason city of Chicago? Where are there in the single city of Chicago." HOW A SALOON CITY WASTES MONEY Des Moines and Lincoln are the Capitals of Two Great States Only Two Hundred Miles Apart. Des Moines and Lincoln are only 200 miles apart, the capitals of two great states. Des Moines has about 86,000 population. Des Molines has about 86,000 population Lincoln has about 55,000. he has about 100 policemen Des Moines has eighty-one policemen or duty. Lincoln has nine in all. Des Moines' police department costs four times as much. fully $100,000 a year. The department department cost last year $17,500 and this includes the cost of altering and repairing the city building. suppose Des Moines had no saloons with the law well enforced. On the basis of a dry city such as Lincoln, Des Moines has a difference between the men and its police department would cost it about $27,000 a year. The difference is eighty-one, and the difference in cost of the police department between $27,000 and $100,000 a year measure the saloons and with saloons. The saving of $7,000 a year on the police department one advantage of the no saloon policy. But this says nothing about the saving of $7,000 a year in court cases, prison keep, poor house and city charity. Des Moines has now 103 saloons and police officers. The mayor, the newspapers, and many citizens say that we need more police men to properly patrol the city, all kept down town to protect the saloon cursed district; and eighty-one are not enough for the city. If the saloons remain in Des Moines it will be necessary to have more police men and spend more money on the police department. Mr. Good Citizen, don't you think it will be a sensible thing to close the saloons, have a smaller police force, and hire more officers. Let's all work together for a better and greater Des Moines. A MEMORIAL FROM ATLANTA, GA. Telegram "ATLANTA is a more prosperous than at any time in its history. Rentals higher than ever before, and the city's dings are whole the "city of life, prosperity and hope." R. F. Maddoz, Mayor. Didn't Want His Boy to Be a Bum. In a cert: "n city last spring on election day as a well known toper came from the temperance worker: "Well. I have voted temperance worker: you have," the reply, "You think I voted wet," said the man, "but I didn't, because I had been temperance it he added, "Yes I did, and I tell you why, I am only an old bum and a good for nothing. But I've got a boy, he told me, "I don't want him to be. So I vote dry." The Wife Who Cried. In Des Moines, a lawyer after signing the saloon petition, went home and told wife what he had done. She broke down and screwed like a child with shame and sorrow. THE NAMES ON THE SALOON PETITION WILL BE PUBLISHED IT IS EASY TO GET YOUR NAME OFF THE SALOON PETITION HERE IS HOW YOU CAN DO IT Call or telephone to Walnut 4059, Des Moines Citizens Association, and they will tell you exactly what to do. Hundreds of others have done so and you can too. Correct your mistakes before it. "A wwe man change his mind, a fool never." If you see that you made a m mistake, don't be whipped into the "booze" wagon by any thing they may say to you. Do the best thing for wwe man before it. "You are welcome! Save the home! Boost for a greater and better Des Moines!" If you have signed the petition of consent for the saloon or the brewery the law reserves for you the right to withdraw your name and any information you give to the brewery. Interests accepted your signature it was with the understanding that you could cancel it, and when you do they have no ground to complain. You have subscribed this interpretation in the case of Green versus Smith. The liquor store this month to file their petitions. The petitions then become public property and are open to inspection for ten days, when they go into town. You can be cooped and every name on them will be published as soon as it can be rushed through the press, except the names of those who have taken their names off before them. Do it now! Almost 6639, write or call at 611 Des Moines Life building. Do it now! The Des Moines Citizens' association has ordered the nubbling of every name on the brewery and saloon petition of consent in pamphlet form, and its distribution into every home in the city of Des Moines. They propose to do this for several reasons. Not as a threatened boycott, or as an attempt to intimidate us as the only method open to them to present a petition to experience of Des Moines in the past, as well as the experience of many other cities, is that many names happen on these petitions that have not been authorized, and how is a man to know not his name is on these petitions unless he is abstainly? a few man could get at the petitions when they are on file, and then too, names there are in such a condition that only with great difficulty could a man find his name, should he attempt it. It is not without contradiction that "When the constitution consent of September, 1898, was filed with the supervisors for their official canvas, that it was shown by means of the publication of the names, that it was so fraudulent that before the superintendent was abandoned by the saloon people themselves, although they had taken the prescribed cathode previously that it was good and sufficient. Many of our good citizens by means of this publication discovered that the cell names had been of our prominent pastors. The names of men who had not voted, of dead men, and names that appeared two or three times on the petition were discovered. There were plenty of instances of the same name appearing on the petition which the saloons are now operating. And the same conditions have prevailed to a greater or less extent wherever these petitions have circulated in all parts of the state." Yes there are in all parts of the state. "The names will be published. See TO IT THAT YOUR NAME IS NOT THERE!" J. MANDELBAUM & SONS 503-505 WALNUT STREET Women's Long Plush Coats Here is a startling coat special--Ultra fashionable full length black plush coats, lined throughout with black or colored satins. 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Invitations are out which read as follows: "You are cordially invited to attend the Musical Entertainment and Reception given in honor of the delegates and visitors to the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West at Shrine Temple, Corner Ninth and Pleasant Streets, Tuesday evening, December the Twenty-Seventh at nine-forty-five o'clock. Admission one dollar per couple." Then follows a program of four numbers, and then "Music by Graham's Orchestra." This entertainment is to be in reality a Ball. It it were an ordinary musical entertainment and reception, it would be given free of all charge to the delegates and visitors, and if it were not a Ball, there would be much more than for musical numbers offered for the price of admission. The very fact that the name of the Inter-State Literary Association is used in the invitation, is evidence to us that the Association would well express itself as to its approval of disapproval of this method of entertainment. We understand that among the delegates to this great meeting are clergy, men of all denominations, professors in Christian Colleges, Missionary workers and many members of Christian churches. By general consent among the most devout of Christian people, the Ball is regarded as demoralizing in its tendencies and therefore harmful in its influence. It appears to us that this method of entertainment is an offense to a large number of your members who are leaders in the Christian world, whether they are invited or not invited. We are aware that the Interstate Association is powerless to prevent persons from giving Balls co-incident with its meetings, but we feel that it is able to request that its name be not used on invitations, to disapprove this method of entertainment, and to request committees who are responsible for their entertainment to see to it that parties entertained in their entertainment should not include a Ball among the social features. Otherwise it appears to us that the Ball has a semi-official approval. And there is in this matter a feature which is very unfortunate. The business sessions of the Inter-State Association will be held in the Des Moines Coliseum. The business men have given the use of the Coliseum free of charge. The Ball will be held in the Shrine Temple from which a large rent must be paid. For this occasion an orchestra is employed. These sums must be met by the delegates and visitors and people of Des Moines. It is needless to say, that the parties giving it hope to realize a profit for themselves. It is proper and fair to demand profit for the privileged to reuse profit in questionable amusement by the use of the name of the Inter-State Literary Association? Does it not connect the name of the Association with the lowering of the moral standard in the community. We call attention to the fact that the Shrine Temple is on old church. It until very recently the meeting house of the First Methodist Church (white), and was sold by them to the Shriners. The Shriners have turned part of this building into a dance hall. We confess that this looks to us like deseration. We assure you that we are ready to co-operate to the full extent to make your stay pleasant while you are in our city. We are hearted to this Ball, but we are adversely forced with the literary advantage for which you stand, and we bid you God-speed in the great work. But we sincerely pray that you disapprove this form of entertainment in the name of the morality for which we stand, and in the name of the Christ whom we serve. Rev. S. Bates, President, Pastor Maple St. Baptist Church. LeRoy Woolrich, Secretary, Pastor Burns' M. E. Church. I. N. Daniels, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church. N. B. Jones, Pastor Grant's A. M. E. Church. T. L. Griffith, Pastor Corinthian Baptist Church. J. P. Sims, Pastor Union Congregational Church. F. Durden, Des Moines, Dec. 5, 1910. BURLINGTON Mrs. Ellen Williams returned last week from a very pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Banks and husband of Chicago. Mrs. M. Ross entertained the Improvement Advanced club last Thursday with a three-course luncheon. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. They meet with Mrs. E. Williams this week. MCC Mrs. A. Lamb, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brooks entertained the A. I. club with a game supper. Mr. E. Cook will be the host this week at Mrs. A. Lamb's. Mr. an Mrs. Wm. Jones enjoyed a very fine time at the Ashby farm last Sunday. Mr. L. Martin was in the city last week on a business trip. Mr. Martin has disposed of all his property in Ohio. Dr. Chase of Chicago was a Burlington visitor last week Miss Collin of Grand Rapids, Mich., who arrived in our city recently and had the misfortune to break her arm, is able to be out again. The lady has the sympathy of the Burlingtonians. Mrs. E. J. Ashby of Gladstone was in our city Monday and Tuesday, having a fine time calling on friends. She was the guest of Mrs. A. Pleasant. One of the most delightful events of the season was the surprise party given on Mrs. Washington and daughter, Mrs. Ed Johnson, on Monday evening. The party was planned and successed by Mrs. W. Whist was the evening's pleasure and will long be remembered, as Mrs. E. Johnson and Mrs. Delroy made a Boston on two of our expert players. An excellent lunch was served. Those in attendance were Mrs. J. Badgett, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, A. Pleasant Mrs. Delroy and son James, miss Collins, Mr. and Mrs. G. Tyler, L. Tyler, Carl and Floyd Pleasant, George Tyler, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson. Mrs. Washington received six painted fruit and dressed a beautiful breadplate and dress pattern; Mrs. Johnson a large cut glass bowl, three beautiful painted plates and turquoise ring. Mrs. Wm. Jones was hostess to the P. S. Circle Friday. Rabbit lunch was served and a delightful time enjoyed. Mr. Vaughn is indisposed. The apron sale which was held last Tuesday at the Young Men's reading room by the A. club, was a financial gift for which they thank their friends. 1910 We present to our readers the first colored senator and representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. ENTERPRISE Mrs. J. G. Huffman and sister Miss C. E. Elligin entertained Friday for dinner, Rev. Mrs. Q. W. White and Miss Lilly Wood of Oklahoma. The W. H. & F. M. S. met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Jas. Bowles. A very delightful surprise party was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Rev. & Mrs. A. White in honor of Mrs. Whites' sister Lilly of Oklahoma. The evening was spent in conversation and games after which a two course luncheon was served by Mrs. G. White assisted by Mrs. J. G. Hoffman. The Mt. Olive Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. John Ouseley, quotations were given from the Bible, each verse beginning with the letter "D". Mrs. Allie Dwers read a very interesting paper on the book of Booker T. Washington. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess Mrs. Ouseley. Atty. S. Joe Brown and Dr. Booker were in the city Monday on business. The services at the Mt. Olive Baptist church was attended well all day "THE STORE THAT SAVED U. MANDELBRO 503-505 WALNUT n's Long Ph re is a startling coat spec unionable full length bla Madam Azalia Hackley, the prima donna soprano singer of our race of Philadelphia, who recently gave her retiring public musical at the Acadamy of Music Hall in the regret that Mrs. Hackley from the public service a leader in the art of music Sunday. Rev. S. Johnson of Des Moines delivered a soul stirring sermon at 11 am, and the pastor Rev. Jas. Bowles delivered his 4th annual sermon at 7:30 p.m. to a large audience which was enjoyed by all. Rev. Jas. Bowles left Monday to attend the Iowa-Nebraska board meeting accompanied by his wife as far as Des Moines where she will spend a week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell. Miss Sophia Hunter and Henry Edmunds were united in the holy bonds of Matromony Sunday at 2 o'clock at the residence of the brides parents. Mr. and S. C. Top Row—Robert C. Delarge, M. C., of South Carolina; Jefferson H. Long, M. C., of Georgia. Bottom Row—U. S. Senator A. R. Mrs. R. Hunter. R. Rev. James Bawles officiating. The bride wore a beautiful green silk and was unattended. Only relatives and a few friends being present. After congratulations they retired to the dining room where the guests were seated at the table where they enjoyed themselves. We hope for the young couple a long happy married life. The many friends of Mrs. A. C. Harris surprised her Thursday evening with a donation party, they met at Mr. and Mrs. Ousley's residence and marched to the home where they unloaded many useful things and highly appreciated by Mrs. Harris who could not explain how thankful she was. Mr. Will Spilvie entertained Sunday for dinner at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. G. White. Mr. George Terrell of Colfax, Ia. and Mr. L. Brown of Des Moines. OTTUMWA NOTES Rev. C. C. Colloway of Buxton has preached every night last week in the revival conducted at the Second Bap- HAVES YOU MONEY! BAUM & SON NUT STREET Flush Coats any of Music Han in that city. We regret that Mrs. Hackley has retired from the public service as she was a leader in the art of music. tist church by the Rev. J. Cornelius-Reid, with good results. Dr. O. A. More left for his home in Columbia, Mo. The citizens of Ottumwa under the auspices of the Afro-American Council will celebrate Emancipation Monday evening Jan., 2, at the Second Baptist church. Rev. J. Cornelius Reid corresponding secretary of the Iowa-Nebraska Association spent three days in Evans attending the meeting of Executive board of which he is also secretary. The funeral of Mr. Jerry Grever an old and respected citizen was held at past community was here at Revels of Mississippi; Benj. J. S. Turner, M. C. of Alabama; Josiah T. Walls, M. C., of Florida; Joseph H. Birney, M. C. of South Carolina; R. Brown Elliott, M. C., South Carolina. the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J. Cor- nelius Reid officiated, assisted by Rev's. Manley of Albia, and P. M. Louis of the A. M. E. Church Ottumwa. ALBIA NEWS. Miss S. V. Schoolfield the evangelist is assisting with the revival meetings in Ottumwa this week also to make a visit in Oskaloosa. Rev. and Mrs. Manly returned Tuesday to Ottumwa to help with the revival meeting. Quite a number of strangers have been in Albia the past week. Mrs Heuerietta Jones has sold her beauty parlor in Soot building and will locate some other place. Mrs. Nellie Esters will do manicuring and hair dressing, she has been learning the trade from Miss Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and baby Benjamin was in town from Hocking and spent Sunday at the parental home. The Economy Basement Less Expensive gifts---everybody buys some-and that is where the Economy Basement proves especially attractive. For there will be found, in complete assortments, all the most practical gifts for man, woman and child. We mention a few of them--handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, underwear, ribbons, scarfs, neckwear, blankets, sweaters, shirtwaists, coats, suits, furs, petticoats, jewelry, leather novelties, umbrellas--all of the less expensive sort, but still dependable merchandise; up to the standard--in keeping with the policies of this store. 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Mr. John Early will leave Thursday for Huntsville, Ala., to visit his sister, Mrs. Lu Dunegan, whom he has not seen for 25 years. Married, at the home of the bridge on December 8th, Miss Bell Gibson to Mr. Richard Gahalegar, Rey. S. Johnson performing the ceremony. XMAS MONEY—Will make short loans on chattel or real estate securities Phone Drake Park 1244 or Walnut 2324. L. J. Shelton. The following young ladies will keep open house New Year's day: Misses Nellie Lettridge, Helena Thomas, Gertrude Hyde, Lulu Jackson, Ida Davis, Pearl Hammitt and Naomie Kimbraugh. Burns A. M. E. church will give a musicale in Y. M. P. A. hall, corner 9th and Park street December 23, 1910. Lunch will be served. L. Woolrich, P. C. Quarterly meeting at Burns M. E. church Sunday, December 18, 1910. Love feast 9 a.m. Preaching morning, afternoon and evening by Dr. A. H. Higgs, District Supt. LeRoy Woolrich, P. C. Miss Ellen P. Braxton, who has been living for several years with her sister, Mrs. Dr. J. W. Dulin, left Thursday evening for Colorado Springs to spend the winter in the Rockies. The son of Mrs. George Carter of Maple street was accidentally burned to death. The funeral will be held Friday by Rev. Bates. Rev. and Mrs. Joe Romans and Rev. and Mrs. J.* W. Morton entertained Rev. and Mrs. Bates at dinner Sunday. The Maple Street Baptist Church holds regular services Sunday morning and evening. Four were added to the church. Rev. T. L. Griffith and S. Bates left last Monday to attend the Baptist Executive Committee meeting at Evans, Iowa. Rev. J. Bowles and wife, of Enterprise, were in our city, Monday. The Reverend was enroute to Evans to attend the State Executive Board meeting of the Baptist church. His wife remained in the city, visiting parents until he return from Evans. The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Burrell, who was very badly scalded last Thursday, is improving. Mrs. Henry McClure will leave next week for Saline, Kansas to spend the holidays with her parents, also to witness the marriage of her sister who is a teacher in Oklahoma City, who is to be married to a young doctor of Oklahoma City. Married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. H. Smith, on University and Seventh, Miss Tresse Smith to Mr. Lewis Johnson, last Friday, December 9th. The best wishes may accompany this young couple down the pathway of life. Rev. S. Bates returned home Thursday from the meeting of the Executive Board at Evans. FOR SALE - 4 room house E 13th St. $10 down, $15 per month Grain water, sewer and gas. Newly painted and papered; plenty of fruit trees and large barn. 1 block of 2 car lines. Call or write E. Tracy Blagburn, 1827 Jefferson, D. P. 774 FOR SALE Lots on easy payments. $1.00 down and $1.00 a week. Price. $65 to $85. You cannot afford to let this opportunity pass. Monday, December 19, will be a special sale day. Real estate is the basis of success. I will expect you Monday. These lots will be sold by January 1. L. H. Lebo, Real Estate, 323 W. 5th. Last Thursday, the Willing Workers' Club met at Mrs. K. Borsheerer, 1205 Sampson a gance. The club was entertained by Miss Mac McClain. After the transaction of business, Miss McCain surprised the club by being received to Mr. E. T. Hicks. Rey Bates officiated. Supper was served and the guests departed wishing the couple a happy and long married life. A very beautifully planned surprise party was given on Miss Ellen P. Braxton prior to her going to Colorado. It was a most complete surprise and after all proved to be a very enjoyable time. Those present were Messages Mary Stanton, Zelma Brown, John Wilkinson, Mrs. Wright, Fannie Pedder, Susie Campbell, Alex Griffin and daughter Mildred, Mary Whitfield. It was at the home of Dr. J. W. Dulin, East Walnut. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met Tuesday, December 13, with Mrs. Oscar L. Glass at her home, 1021 Shestnut street. The program for the evening was a very lively and interesting one upon the prohibition movement that is being inaugurated in Des Moines. The lyceum will meet Tuesday, December 13, with Mr. Jesse Graves, the home of Mrs. McDowell, 199 8th street. The program for the evening will be the semi-annual election of officers. All members are urged to be present. CITY LITERARY NOTES The Des Moines Negro Literary convention will hoc, as final meeting previous to the Inter-state association at the residence of Mr. H. Gould, 1210 Center street, on Wednesday evening, December 21st, at 8 o'clock. The attendance at this meeting of every inter-state delegates and local committee chairman may necessary as all plans and details of arrangements for receiving and handling the delegates and visitors will be completed announced; and the two clubs that have not already done go will be expected to pay in their assessment at this meeting. By order of We have just received the news of the marriage of Mrs. Lizzie E. Palmer. The daughter of Rev. Higgins was married Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1910, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. James Higgins, 5328 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill., to Mr. John C. Berry of Jersey City, N. J., and will be at home after Jan. 1, 1911; at 394 Pacific Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Palmer is one of our old Des Moines citizens, so well known here, as she has lived here many years. So we extend to the happy couple our best wishes for their success. Mr. Berry at one time lived here. He is employed in the railway service. DIED WEDNESDAY Mrs. Elizabeth Dary, the widow of the late London Dary, died at Cedar Rapids December 7th, and the remains taken to Oksaloaca Dec. 9th. The funeral was held at Wesley Chapel church Dec. 10th, at 3 o'clock. She leaves one son, Henry W. Dary, of Minot, N. D. Mrs. Mary L. Daminous, at Dursch, Iowa: Mrs. Martha Patterson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Anna Cousins, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Carrie Law and Mrs. Helena Wilkinson. The deceased made her home in Des Moines for a number of years with Mrs. Law, and the past two years in Cedar Rapids with her daughter, Mattie Patterson. A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUSE. Written by a Little Girl Six Years Old Enterprise, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1999 Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you. I have a very good girl and I will school every day and my Alphabet and can count. I go to Sunday school, papa and mamma said I was a good girl and will you please bring me some play toys. I want a little safety, a little stove, a new pair of shoes and if you bring them I will be a good little girl all the time. From Irene Huffman to Dear Old Santa Claus, Enterprise, Iowa. Hon. John B. Aammond, state organizer of the Aut-Saloon League will address the members and friends of the Y. M. P. A. at their hall on 9th and Park Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, on the subject, "The Reason Why." Every man and boy are urged to come out: good music. The Iowa State Bystander holiday rates are now opened for 20 days. Until January 15 you can get the Bystander for only $1 for the entire year. That applies to any of our regular subscribers. They only have to pay up their back dues if there be any and then pay the $1. Kennard's Home of Good Things To Eat. If we please you tell your neighbor; if not tell us. Phone Walnut 2211 922 Center St COUNCIL: BLUFFS. Mrs. Dora Rice left Thursday for her home in Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. S. Fitehue left last week for her home in Omaha, Nebr. Hr. and Mrs. Wm. Bunaugh entertained Mrs. Dora Rice and Mrs. R. Anderson at supper last Thursday evening. Rev. Coats returned this week from Joliet Ill. He was accompanied by his Mrs. Geo. Berry of Rock Island is here visiting her father Mr. Carter who has been sick for some time. Mrs. Jackson, the wife of former Baptist preacher has been ill for a few days. FT. MADISON, IOWA The carpenters have finished remodeling the nine room house of Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart. Mr. Geo. Harper of Fifth Street is also having his home remodeled. Mr. Turner is building a neat little cottage on Sixth Street. Mr. J. D. Watkins of Kansas City, Mo. has returned home after a visit at the home of Mr. G. H. Jackson. Miss Vera Hathman of Keokuk visited in our city the guest of Miss Irene Jackson. Mr Arthur Frye of Keokuk was visiting with friends in the city Thanksgiving. Mr. Burt. Jackson of Duplex Colo, who has been visiting at the parental home left Saturday for Kansas City, Mo. to remain indefinitely. Miss Burton of Keokuk visited the Misses Harpers during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. Robert Wilson who lives north of the city is ill with stomach trouble. Mr. William Hayes condition remains unchanged. Miss Sallie Buckner of New Boston, Iowa, spent Thanksgiving with the Misses Harpers' Mrs. Chas. Thomas, Miss. Mattie Thomas and Mrs. Everett Cain spent Thanksgiving in Galesburg the guests of Mrs. E. Turpin. Rev. M. J. Burton the state Missionary filled the pulpit of the Second Baptist church Sunday the thirteenth. Mrs. Fred Houry and son Maceo spent Thanksgiving at LaGrange, Mo. the Mrs. Hearn and Mrs. J. Price. guests of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks spent Thanksgiving at Irkrville visiting relatives and friends. The concert given at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving evening was quite a success. For Eczema, Teeter and Salt Rheuma. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all druggists. EDITORIAL BALL IS DEGRADING The recent statement by the Des Moines Ministerial Alliance has taken against the Inter-State Literary Society permitting their name to be used in connection with a dance to be given at Shrine Temple was very timely and should meet the general approval of all thoughtful Christian people. If the Inter-State Literary Society means anything or stands for anything it means advancement, and certainly the can be no elevation in attending a dance. Neither do we think that parents are educating their children in our schools and colleges to send them as delegates to a Literary Society that would invite or tolerate a choice of person and invite the choice scholars to a dance. A banquet or something higher ought to be substituted. It is a shame and a stigma on such a society. We approve of everything those ministers say in the article which appears in this issue of the Bystander. THE NEW AWAKENING The American Negroes are becoming to realize that a new era, new conditions, new developments are opening up for the industrious negro fields bitherfore undeveloped opportunities once closed in now opened. The negro has begun to enter into business ventures along the lines of drug stores, grocerys, confectionaries, dry goods stores, restaurants and skilled labor. In fact this is noticeable in the South and other places where racial lines are being drawn. The white businessman are fast becoming to know that he cannot hope to hold the colored man's trade and draw the color line as their race is doing. They also realize that the educated businessman will now keep in store the same class of goods that any similar store carry. Then above all the white man's prejudice is drawing the color line in reality the making of our race. It is forcing them to patronize their own men in business. It is bringing them together, uniting them as nothing else could at this stage of our development. It is making us trust one another. It will ultimately make our race open to women, stores, amusement parks, factories, work shops and all other business will be satisfactorily conducted and our young men and girls will have employment in these places, and then we will become independent and not dependent, then the world will respect us and heed to our demands. Then and there we will become a great power in our nation. THE TUSKEEGE NEGRO CONFERENCE. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. November 19, 1910. The twentieth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will convene at Tuskegee Institute on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18th and 19th, 1910. On Wednesday the first day, the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held. Among the topics to be discussed are: Making Farming Pay; Successful Truck Farming, Fruit-Raising, Live Stock and Poultry-Raising, Cotton-Raising; How to successfully manage a large Plantation; How to Make a Living on a Small Farm; Number of prominent white Planters as expected to be present and the question of making tenant farming more profitable both to the landlord and to the tenant will be discussed somewhat at length. On Thursday, the annual Workers' Conference will be held. On this occasion an unusually large number of persons directly engaged in Negro education from the schools of the South especially, or interested in the uplift of the Negro are expected to be present. Among the subjects JOHN A. BROWN Prof. J. P. King of Kansas City, Mo. President of Inter-State Literary Association. KEOKUK NOTES. The Rev. W. A. Bruce was St. Mary The Virgins representative at the Muscatee Deenary Convention of the Episopal church which was held at Mt. Pleasant, last week. Miss Beatrice Murray of Ft. Madison, was the guest of Mr. Arthur Fry last Sunday at his home 1718 Main St. Mr. D. W. Anderson has been very ill for the last week with pneumonia, he is improving nicely. At the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Fox 1508 Morgan St. Saturday evening at a 'sock occurred the wedding of Miss Alice Fox of Keokuk to Mr. Jerry Clark of Louisiana, Mo. The Rev. Bruce Taylor officiating only a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, after which a very dainty luncheon was served by themother of the brides. They will be at home to their many friends at 1508 Morgan treet, they are highly capable copule and are receiving from their many friends. Union Judge No. 1, are making arrangements to observe St. John's Day, the nature of the entertainment has not determined. All those who have not paid their back subscription to the Bystander, kindly call and remit to Mrs. A. J. Fields, 1224 Morgan. As the faculty of the Bystander desires that all delinquents up pay up before the holidays. Mr. Phelp Jones, was on the sick list for days last week. DAVENPORT. Irene McGaw is quite ill at her home at 944 Grand avenue. She is under the care of a physician. Mrs. R. Lyons left for her home in Galesburg last Thursday. She has been visibly ill at home of her parents in the last two weeks. Fuel and light committees of Bethel A. M. E. church gave an en- tertainment last Wednesday at Lahrain's hall. It was quite a success. This committee is doing a fine work for the new church. They realized $36 above expenses. In the absence of Rev. T. B. Stovall, Mr. Carter, a Palmer Chiographic student, filled the pulpit Sunday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church, assisted by Mr. T. Mitchell. Mrs. A. Richardson of Ripley street and grandchildren have returned home, after spending Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. G. Smith of Milwaukee. Mrs. Smith is just beckoning get around them, after having an officer performed for appendicitis. Her mother left her much improved. Mrs. C. B. Lewis entertained the T. L. O. club last Wednesday afternoon. After business the hostess served a light lunch. Mrs. F. Howard of N. Ripley street entertained the E. L. D. club Monday afternoon. After business was transacted a dainty two-course lunch Hon. Wm. T. Vernon of Kansas Register of the Treasury, has resigned to take effect January 1. He may M. B. Hon. Wm. T. Vernon of Kansas enter the law department at Howard Register of the Treasury, has resigned university and completes the course REV. J. N. DANIELS. Pastor of A. M. E. Church We are proud to be acquainted with a very few men of our race who do not seek notoriety through the columns of a newspaper or magazines, but rather let his good work and deeds speak for themselves. One of these men is Rev. I. N. Daniels, whose cut appears above. He is now pastor of the A. M. E. church. He was born in Huntsville, Ala., in 1857, attended the common schools, later he attended the Avery Academy. Came north, was converted 27 1889: pastored in Chicago, Ill. con was served by the hostess. OTTEMWA, IOWA. Mrs. Downs of Buxton visited several days with Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Lewis. Mrs. Joseph Weeks was called to Oskaloaosa Monday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butler and Mr. Jones of Albia were Otumwa visitor. The funeral of Mr. Jerry Greaver was held Sunday afternoon from the Second baptist church at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. J. Cornelius Reid. Interment was in the Otumwa cemetery. Rev. and Mrs. Manley of Albia assisted Rev. P. M. Lewis last week in the revival meetings. E. Taylor will leave on Monday for St. Augustine, Fla., to reside permanently. He will visit friends at Alton, lt., and New Or Quick Se the most and app Christma iday Gift readily m leans on route. The L. B. U. and Good Intent club entertained friends Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Will Fowler. Quite a number of ladies were present and enjoyed a two-course luncheon. Mr. Earl Weeks left Thursday for Chicago for a two weeks' visit with friends. Mr. Jones of Buxton was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hopkins' week. Rev Calkowley of Buxton was the guest of Rev. J. Cornelius Reid the past week. SIoux CITY We are having very nice weather for our winter, with very little snow. Mr. Louis Smith came drown from Bonestee, S. D., last week and was initiated into the A. F. A. M. Monday night and received a touch of high life. Miss Golda Hackley returned home Sunday from LeMars, Iowa, where she has been visiting in the family where he bought the old Jewish synagogue for $5,000. He also bought the property and paid for it at Evanston, Ill. Beginning at Wayman Chapel, North Chicago, with a membership of 17 and leaving with a membership of 175 and congregation of 500 after the years service. At Aurora, he bought three church and labored there several years then came here September, 1909, and is building up the church here. He has a very able and efficient helpmate in his wife. of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Peterson. Mr. Reed of Clarinda, Iowa, arrived in our city last week for a visit with his family. The entertainment given by the Philomania club last Thursday evening was a success both socially and financially, the sum of $22 being taken in. The Oed Fellow will give a masquerade dance at Simeon's hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. The Silver club w. give an oyster supper Tuesday evening, Dec. 12. Mrs. Dorssey of callicoetho, Mo., arrived in our city Wednesday to join her husband, who is cook at the Howard Hotel. Mr. Walter Williams, who has been seriously with typhoid pneumonia, improving nicely to the encouragement of his many friends. Mr. Clarence Stracket, who stood examination for one civil service work, passed a successful mark and Combine Usefulness with Beauty in your Christmas Gift A Comfortable Morris Chair A Most Acceptable Gift--for the Whole Family Here are 2 groups picked for an easy selection for seekers after Gifts. We have placed on these a very special price, which will make them extra attractive to all shoppers. SPLENDID MORRIS CHAIRS $6.00 Of quartered oak, upholstered in best grade Moroccoline leather—full adjustable backs, special at A GROUP OF FINE MORRIS CHAIRS $9.75 Some in quartered oak and others in mahogany—some upholstered in Moroccoline leather, with loose reversible cushions and others in fine imported velvet. Special at The Famous "Street" Slumber Chairs These are complete with Foot Stools, etc, and are positively the most restful "Man's Chair" that has ever been placed on the market. Here are two styles---most specially priced. ONE STYLE OF QUARTERED OAK $16.50 with best of Moroccoline leather upholstered—now marked. ANOTHER IN SOLID MAHOGANY $33.75 and genuine leather—hair filled. Very special DAVIDSON'S IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418 - WALNUT-ST. "The Gift Store of Iowa" stood second in the race. He now stands a chance to be on the mail carriers' force. . . . speaks well for our coming young men. Let more of them ta. . . line and get busy. The wedding bells will soon ring, for rapid is busy. Mr. Ben Williams left Thursday for a visit in Kansas City, Mo., and so or places. A. Rev. James Bowles, the subject of this sketch, entered into the ministry six years ago, now pastors the Mt. Olive Baptist church of Enterprise, where he was called four years ago, age 60, a missionary, and holding meetings in a school house, now has a beautiful church edifice valued at $2,000 clear of debt and a membership of more than a hundred members. And also a member of the executive board of the Iowa and Nobraska Baptist Association. Rev. Bowles is a conscientious Christian minister. GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. Floy Lyons has returned from a pleasant visit with home folks in Davenport. Mrs. Ollie Barber Coleman passed away at her home on South Street, after a siege of consumption. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. The services were in charge of Rev. T. Tyler, assisted by Rev. L. J. Phillips. Mrs. Ollie Barber and daughters have returned from K. jekwkoeruem have returned from Keokau, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Gregsbys father. Revival meetings are being held at Lincoln Memorial Chapel. The meeting has been very interesting so far and it is hoped much good will be accomplished. A large number of strangers were in the city Thank-giving Day and several staved over to the ball in the eye. Mrs. Ross has returned from Pooria, was the guest of Miss Rhode Shaw Mrs. Chas. A. Anderson entertained Friday evening in honor of Miss Hattie Jobine, of St. David, who has been her guest for several days. Those present report a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Nancy Johnson died at her home Tuesday evening. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis from which the deceased suffered for several days. The Mutual Club club was also visited by Mrs. Pauline Anderson, at her home, Tuesday afternoon. Alton Chapel observed Quarterly meeting Sunday. Despite the inclemency weather a large audience were present, Rev. R. H. Hackley preached the sermon, Presiding Elder, L. J. Phillips was present also Rev. W. V. A. Storsey of Monmouth, all of whom aby assisted the pastor, Rev. Tyler during the ser vice. Just a Reminder To let you know in advance that we have on display the finest assortment of Candles, Nuts, Fruit and Xmas Trees that was ever shown in the city. We don't expect to sell to all the people, but can't see how the majority of the grocery buyers of Des Moines can afford to pass up these goods at these prices. Don't Forget, we give you absolutely free a fine Xmas tree with your $5.00 order. Read this and see if it isn't worth your while. worth your white Pure Sugar Candy, per lb 10¢ Fancy Mixed Candy, for 25¢ Special Price on Candy by the Pail. Our Special Box Chocolates (Full Pound Fancy Chocolates) per box 27¢ New Mixed Nuts per lb. 15¢ These nuts are free from hickory and black walnuts, and are well worth 20¢ per lb. Fancy new English Walnuts, Filberts, Almonds, Pecans, Chestnuts and Brazil Nuts. Remember Our Orange Sale Fancy Louisiana Sweet Oranges, per doz. 20¢ Large Sun Kist Navel Oranges, per doz. 20¢ Selected Ripe Cranberries, 2 qts. 25¢ Pure Home Made Mince Meat, 2 lbs. 25¢ R and R Plant Pudding, per can. 15, 30 and 60 Fancy Home Made Plum Pudding, Home Made Fruit Cakes, Fancy Imported and Domestic Cluster Raisins. Fancy large Cluster Flags per lb. 20¢ New Bright Dates, 2 lbs. 15¢ Fancy assortment of Ripe and Green Olives. in our Cakes and Pies. Fancy Large Cakes, each 256 Fancy Nut leaves, 296 Turkeys, Chickens, Geese and Ducks, Small Hen Turkeys, Low Prices. CLELAND'S Grocery and Bakery, W. 6th and Grand. and Granb. Telephone, Walnut 2344. Grocery, Walnut Market, W. 10th and Grand. Telephone, Walnut 2340. Special deliveries. Prices Good All Next Week. Rosemary-that's for Remembrance HE Morris-Moores had just had their first—no, not quarrel—tiff. Harry was now in his study pulling down books he did not want and pilling them up on his table. He selected a row of notebooks bearing title, "The Grisons and the Italian Valleys." He got out extensive white-blotched Swiss survey maps, and files of the little "Ladin" paper printed at Samaaden. He had got all this up thoroughly on his last journey, and now was the time to dip deep into the pile of printed add annotated "stuff." It would help him to forget anything so absolutely silly as a little wife upairs in her room, the tears of temper still wet on her cheeks, and employing her small white teeth in reducing to tattered "waste" a soaked lace pocket handkerchief. Henry Morris-Moore felt himself very superior. He was calm, cold, pudic, and above what he called 'infantile tempers.' To think, only to think—scarefully ten months married, and it had come to this! Ah, if only she had known! Were all men so cruel, so bitter? Did nobody care for her? She would go to her mother—No (Clara's reflection came refreshingly cool, like a splash of cold water), no-o-o—well, not quite that! For one thing, she knew her mother; and Mrs. Murray-Linkler would "pack her back to her husband." Clara heard her mother speak these very words. But—it was over. So much was fixed. Never, never would it be "glad, confident morning again." Henry had settled that when he spoke those words—those cruel dividing words. He had said—had said—well, Clara could not L. M. G. Z. A GIRL STANDING ON THE STEPS PUTTING UP HOLDS AND GREEN STIER quite remember what. But, at any rate, it was over. She could never forgive him—for saying that—yes, about dear Aunt Laitila. Oh, yes. She remembered, "that he could never get her a single night to himself without some stalking old she-pariarch with a reticule coming in to spoil everything." Clara wound not have her family spoken against—not by a score of Heury Moores. She had been educated carefully in the Murray-Linklater cult, and no Vere de Vere could be prouder of her name. Clara, in her bolted bedroom, was getting out her blitting book and pad to write to her poor wronged aunt. She was going to ask a refuge for the few remaining days of a blasted life. Yes, that was the adjective she was using, and (strange coincidence!) the villain below stairs was also using it, though perhaps in a more colloquial sense. He had just knocked over a whole pile of the neat notebooks in which he stored away his literary material, and was passing off his own clumsiness in invective againstanimate things. This was his man's way of bliting his handkerchief. But the strong arm of coincidence reached yet further. Stumbling and grumbling, Harry gathered up the fruit of his travel experiences and began re-storing them in the little three-cornered shelves where he kept such things for reference. Work would not "go" toight, somehow. One remained in his hand—a small pocket notebook with rounded corners, which served to carry about him for the shortest personal jottings. Usually it lay among his keys on the dressing table, and when he shaved he was in the habit of putting down a word or two—oh, as brief and bald as possible. But this particular stubby volume happened to be his diary of two years ago, and he stood there with one hand mechanically pushing the notebooks into their places, while his eyes, entangled by what he read, transported him to the ragged carpet, the peremptorily furnished lodgings, the solitary hands, hands deep in pockets, overcoat collar up, cap pulled low—of the days when first—But stay, what was Clara doing? She had got out her blotting book from under "The Songs of the North." The new maid—very hard on the temper of young wives are new maids, as a class—had jammed it into the rack, bending the corners shamefully. And so, when at last Clara had released the folio, lol, a cascade of solidly built volumes in red basil clattered to the ground. She had just time to spring back; for the volumes had solid brass locks, all opened with the same little gold key. She wore it about her neck, and no one in the Sounded Best When Silent he is called among his friends, lost much of his usual good nature in his efforts to get the gist of a message that was being sent from another office. The man on the other end of the wire finally became exasperated and asked Mike if he was losing his hearing. "I can hear you all right until you begin to talk," said Mike, "but then I can't understand a word you say." --- C In a railroad office in West Philadelphia there is an old and trusted clerk of Celtic extraction who keeps his associates in a constant state of good humor by an unending series of witticisms, interspersed with bulls so glaring that even he himself has to join in the laugh that invariably follows such a break on his part. There was some trouble on the telephone one day recently and Mike, as Christmas Story by S.R.Crockett THE DINNER world, not even Harry, had ever been allowed to step within. Indeed, since she was married she had not often done so herself. But now—now that the happiness of her life had founded beneath her, she go back—it might be all the pleasure (sob) that was left her—thus to live over a happy past. (A time.) Watkins, the Moores' new maid, experienced some surprise (and not unnaturally) when. In the exercise of her vocation, she was carrying a copper jug of hot water to Mrs. Moore's dressing room before sounding the first gong, she observed her master and mistress approach each other from opposite ends of the corridor, both intently reading, like people on a stage—he in a small black book, she in one large, fat and red. A still poorer opinion had Sarah Watkins of her new place when she saw the readers look up simultaneously, suddenly and gulitly close their books, turn on their several heels, and so exeunt. "And them sez as what they has only been married ten months!" she meditated. "Well—well see what's to come of this!" The family dinner that night was distinguished by extreme correctitude of demeanor, and an etiquette almost Spanish in its stateliness. They were nothing if not polite—that is, when Watkins was in the room. But Watkins knew, and stayed a moment on the mat, listening to the silence that dropped like a pall. She entered, smiling to herself, knowing (oh, experienced Watkins) that she would find Clara looking sideways at the pattern of the carpet as though she had never seen it before, while at his end of the table Harry was molding bread pellets as if for a wager. These things do not vary. But even Watkins the wise did not know everything. Penny fiction does not inform its readers what real people do. So as soon as Clara had escaped out of the dining room, before he had time to open the door for her, Harry sulkly sat down and felt for his cigarette case. He was sure he had left it in the drawing room. Yet he would not go for it. He could hear Clara playing a noisy jig, the wriggle and stamp of which he particularly loathed. "The little wretch," he said, laughing in spite of himself, "she knows quite well." "Good evening, Mr. Moore," sald his wife, and he rose and went. "Your cigarette case is in the smoking room." But this time Harry had it all his own way. Six feet of blonde colossus made short work of more brunches of the tongue. Clara found "So you are going to be operated on for appendicitis? You are taking big chances." "No bigger than the doctor is taking. It is a no cure no pay proposition." "I had a lovely dream last night!" "Have all the dreams you want to, dear, they don't cost a cent." "This one will, it was a dream of a bonnet." --- herself swept off the piano stool and installed where, on the rounded arm of a big easy chair, she had little more liberty of movement than that of swinging her feet naughtily and rebelliously, while her husband questioned her. "What book were you reading so intently this afternoon when I came upon you in the corridor? Let me see it" "Shan't!" (A time). "Oh, you coward! Because you are strong! I shall go to—to—" "Where? To whom?" said Harry, easily. "To my—to Aunt Laetitila." "She wouldn't have you, child," laughed her husband, "and besides, she would charge you board—which I should have to pay!" "Well, I would pay it out of my own money—there!" "What own money?" "My house money!" "You forget, Mrs. Morris-Moore," said her husband, gravely, "if you run away you wouldn't have any house money!" Then in a burst, as she shook her, "Oh! you great baby," he cried, "make up. Bring the book! It was a volume of your diary. I knew by the lock. I'll show you mine. Fair exchange! Off with you!" "Well, come with me, then," said Clara, holding out her hand, "but don't you think I'm giving in. It's only yielding to brute force. My spirit is unconquered." "Never mind your spirit," said her lord, "fetch the book! And in these books, the greater and the lesser, they read late into the night. And this was what they found. "Christmas eve!"— said Clara, "begin there! And she paused, waiting, with her finger in its place. "Oh," said her hustand, "I don't think there is much!" "And you call yourself a writer!" "Well, shall I begin?" Clara was all on pins and needles now. She could hardly keep still. The quarrel was forgotten. "Christmas eve' (she read). 'A dull day—Pald calls in the lane—Went to Margret's. Baby is adorable and Tom begins to love me and calls me Aunty dee-ar. Came home by Grant's and brought back fruit for dinner. There is a man coming, a friend of father's. It is a horrid nunsance." Here Clara Moore broke off suddenly. "Oh, I wrote everything fresh, you see. I wanted to remember. You've no idea how bad my memory used to be in those days. Being married helps. One has to remember one's husband's inquiries." "Set in a notebook, learned and conned by rote, murmured Harry. His wife stopped and looked severely at him. "Well," she said, "I did write a lot, I know, and yours is no fair exchange. I did it partly as an exercise, you see, for I was considered very good at composition at school, whatever you may think. Besides, I don't believe you have anything in that book at all." "Oh, yes—I have!" and he flourished a closely written page of memoranda before her eyes. "Well," she said, with a sigh (and her eyes were dim and distant), "I will read—though I never thought to let anyone see—not even you. But since you have been so horrified to me, I will." It seemed an odd reason, but Harry wisely nodded. Clara fluttered some leaves thoughtfully. "Where shall I go on?" she asked, knitting her brows. "You did begin from the beginning," he smiled as he spoke, "why not continue?" She glanced up with sudden shyness, almost as he spoke, "why not continue?" She glanced up with sudden shyness, almost like a surprised Eve. "You were saying that it was a horrid nutsance, having me come to dinner," said Harry Moore, "did you change your mind?" "Here it is," said his wife, running her eye down the columns of close-knit writing, "11:00 p. m. He is gone. It was not so horrid after all. But I think he likes Edith best. He is big and badly dressed. Why can't writers and artistic people dress humanly? He had on the funniest tie ever saw, and a beard, and he came in a big gray cloak like one of Millet's shepherds. But he talked—yes, it was worth Stung. Paper Hints Paper Hints To straighten out paper that has been rolled, open it with the inner curve away from you and run it over the sharp—not the curved or beveled—edge of a table. The sharp edge is good, too, for tearing paper; better than a paper cutter, in fact. Draw the paper to be cut straight and quickly across the edge, and there will be a clean tear, produced equally well in tissue or while hearing him talk. Not much to me, though, but he looked at me a lot, and somehow seemed to be conscious of everything I was doing. Dr. Stonor came in after, and wanted me to look out music for him. We went into the corner together and got out the follos, and though he was talking to father, I knew very well he was watching us. That's all, "Clara concluded. She had been reading very rapidly, as if anxious to get to the end. "Now for yours!" Mine! oh, mine's no great thing." sald Harry, opening his little black pocketbook, "jotings merely." "Go on, please!" cried Clara, stamping her foot, "and mind, don't alter a word or put in more. I shall know!" "Christmas eve" (began Harry) "worked at Guardian article, took it round, saw proof of yesterday's. Chief wants me to go to Armenia about the atrocities. Sham!" To club in afternoon—Clifton, McCosh, Moxon and several of the fellows there, who wanted me to stop. Told them I couldn't. Had to go out to old Linklater's to dinner—girls, music, bore—but I should look in later." "Ohi!" interjected Clara, with her head suddenly haughty, "a bore—was it?" "You said a horril nulsance!" remarked her husband, and continued his reading without troubling to defend himself further. "I got there early—long way out of town—several false trails. At last found the place—a big house under trees. From the doorway I could see in the hall a girl standing on steps, putting up holly and green stuff. Presently old Linklater came and introduced me. "This is Clara!" I became conscious of two great, dark, steady, grayish-hazel eyes. The dinner went all right after that. Pretty—well, I don't know: a fascinating and glamorous person certainly. There was also a sister." "Nonsense!" said Clara. "You are making up as you go along. I know you." Her husband silently handed her the book. Decidedly it was so written. Clara did not apologize for her unbelief. She only remarked, "Oh, but you are a dear." And, rubbing her cheek against his coat sleeve, she purred. "Go on!" she said. "Dinner quite informal," Harry continued. "Talked too much, but got led on somehow. Everything went well. Doctor fellow there, who put on a lot of friend-of-the-family side—sat in a corner and talked to the girl with the eyes'" "Ah, ha! You see—you were jealous already!" cried Clara, clapping her hands joyously. "Nonsense!" said Harry Moore. "Of little Stonor? I think I see myself!" "Read the next day—go on—go on! No, the day you came to Elton again!" "Went to make my 'digestion' call. Took some flowers up to Elton, and talked to the old lady. Think I made a conquest. But the Lady of the Eyes did not show up. Waited an hour and a half, but don't think I wasted my time. Enlarge. Dear old lady!" "Harry, you are a cold-blooded wretch!" "Very much the contrary, Mrs. Moore!" "Now shall I read?" And without giving him time to answer, Clara opened the solid basil boards and continued. "Dec. 28th: Went out all the afternoon with Miss Grierson. Down the lane—soup kitchen, girls' club, and went home with her to tea. When I got home I saw mother had a secret. You always knew by the satisfied way she has of looking mysterious. She would be disappointed If you didn't ask her at once. So I teased her to tell. "Do you know whom I've been entertaining all afternoon?" she said, her shoulders shaking with repressed laughter. I understood well enough. "Oh, the curate,' I said, as carelessly as I could. I saw him going down the lane like a pair of compasses let loose." "Do you think the curate would bring me those? said mother, trumphantly. And she showed me a lovely bunch of roses, a wagon load nearly, which she had set well back in the dusk of the piano, so that I should not see them before mother had her little triumph. My! they must have cost heaps of money this time of year. 'They are all mine,' said mother, 'but if you are good you can have just one bud for yourself. You see what one gets by staying quietly at home!' "She was teasing me, of course, this dear old sweet-hearted mother. "You see what one gets for doing works of charity and mercy! I said, 'He would have given them to me if I'd been here. I'll never do a good action again!' "Now turn on to 'Four Seas Cottage,' and read about that," cried Clara. Her eyes were not gray now, nor yet hazeh. The dark pupils had swallowed up all the rest, overflowing everything with the soft blackness of a misty night of few stars. "Let's see. Easter, wasn't it?' said her husband. "But why skip? Much water had flowed under bridges during these months of spring." "Oh, I want to get to the end—the end!" Clara whispered, excitedly. "Quick, quick—I can't wait!" "Well, here it is: April 5th. We went a walk along the beach, she and I. We talked. I told her that unless something was going to come of this, I must go away." "What,' she said, 'for altogether?' And I said 'Yes.' Then she walked a good while silent, and when I looked, I could see—" "No, you didn't" said Clara. "I could never have been so silly!" "Tear after big tear rolling slowly down her cheek!" "Harry continued, imperturbably." "I needed no more than—that who would? "You don't want me to go? I cried. "She shook her head, still weeping, and not caring now whether I saw or not. They sat long silent that night in their own home, near each other, and happy Harry's heart was softened. He was in the mood for concessions. "Dear," he said, "if you would like Aunt Laetitia to come and stay with us a month—" "Oh, bother Aunt Laetitia!" exclaimed Mrs. Henry Mocre, "I only want you!" And thus did Clara Murray-Linklater deny her father's house and cleave to her husband wrapping paper. It is not generally known that bread crumbs are the finest of cleansers for white paper. 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"Yes," says the lady whose dress case is covered with strange foreign labels, "the way railroads are run nowadays is a great improvement over what they were 50 years ago." "But surely you had no experience as a traveler 60 years ago," says her friend. "I don't mean that. But nowadays, don't you notice, when there is a wreck it is always had at some point convenient to a cluster of farm houses where the victims can go for coffee and to get warm?" TWO OF A KIND. Dobbins—Is there a list of million alres published? Bronison—Not that I know of, but of the followers of the followers who do nothing their tricks. Tribute to Painter's Skill One of the still life paintings by Jan van Huysen in the museum at The Hague was recently injured, but it is believed the perpetrator was neither vandal nor thief. The picture represents a basket of fruit on which a number of insects have gathered. On a pale yellow apple, which is the centerpiece in the cluster of fruit, is a large fly, painted so true to nature, so say the officials of the gallery, that the canvas was injured by some one who endeavored to "shoo" it and brought his cane or hand too close to the canvas. "A tribute to the painter's genius," says the letter recording the fact, "for which the work had no suffer." Russia's Growing Population This year's census of the Russian empire adds another five millions to the population as enumerated in 1908. The czar's subjects now number 160,000,000 and increase every year by 2,500,000 despite wars, epidemics and internal disturbances. As there is no lack of cultivated soil in Russia there seems no reason why this big annual increase should not continue. EAGER TO WORK. Health Regained by Right Food. The average healthy man or woman is usually eager to be busy at some useful task or employment. But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one, and all endeavor becomes a burden. "A year ago, after recovering from an operation," writes a Michigan lady, "my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble. "At times my appetite was voracious, but when indulged, indigestion followed. Other times I had no appetite whatever. The food I took did not nourish me and I grew weaker than ever. "I lost interest in everything and wanted to be alone. I had always had good nerves, but now the merest trifle would upset me and bring on a violent headache. Walking across the room was an effort and prescribed exercise was out of the question. "I had seen Grape-Nuts advertised, but did not believe what I read at the time. At last when it seemed as if I was literally starving, I began to eat Grape-Nuts. "I had not been able to work for a year, but now after two months on Grape-Nuts I am eager to be at work again. 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This perfume is composed of amber mixed with the essence of roses, violets, jasmine, orange flowers and lavender. On the other hand the Czarina is passionately fond of perfume. Her apartments in the royal palace are daily sprayed with essences of illac, jasmine, and white violet. Her Majesty's favorite essence is violet, and for several weeks in the early spring hundreds of women and girls may be seen at Grasse gathering the blossoms from which the Czarina's perfume is made. The finished product is tested, bottle by bottle, at the St Petersburg Academy of Chemistry before being sent to the imperial store. The Queen Mother of Spain uses as perfume eau d'epagne, manufactured in Madrid, and also obtains a perfume for her tollet from Paris. Its composition is a secret which the perfumer only half discloses. "It is made," he says, "of rosewater, cocoa oil, and—the rest is a mystery." 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Chambermald Repartee SAVED OLD LADY'S HAIR "My mother used to have a very bad humor on her head which the doctors called an eczema, and for it I had two different doctors. Her head was very sore and her hair nearly all fell out in spite of what they both did. One day her niece came in and they were speaking of how her hair was falling out and the doctors did it no good. She says, 'Aunt, why don't you try Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment?' Mother did and they helped her. In six months' time the itching, burning and scalding of her head was over and her hair began growing. Today she feels much in debt to Cuticura Soap and Ointment for the fine head of hair she has for an old lady of seventy-four. "My own case was an eczema in my feet. As soon as the cold weather came my feet would itch and burn and then they would crack open and bleed. Then I thought I would flee to my mother's friends, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. I did for four or five winters, and now my feet are as smooth as any one's. Ellsworth Dunham, Hiram, Ham, Sept. 30, 1999. A DIFFERENCE. Stranger—Is this the nursery? Host—No; that's the bawl1room. sense of Taste. From a series of experiments recently made at the University of Kansas it is evident that the average person can taste the bitter of quinine when one part is dissolved in 52,000 parts of water. Salt was detected in water when one part of 640 of the liquid was used. Sugar could be tasted in 228 parts of water and common soda in 48. In nearly all cases women could detect a smaller quantity than men. Unusual. "The captain of the football team is an unusual man." "Is that so?" "Yes, he didn't shed tears when his team lost." When a woman refuses a man and he takes to drink, it's a question whether he is trying to drown his sorrow or is celebrating his escape. Many a woman is single from choice—the choice made by a man who chose another. 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While riding on a train from Sedan to Moulton, Starr became engaged in a controversy with Olive Guffey, a fellow passenger, who is alleged to have been drinking, and Guffey assaulted Starr, injuring him considerably. The contention of the plaintiff's attorneys was that the railroad company was responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers and in not ejecting Guffey from the train or in preventing him from being a menace to fellow passengers, had made itself liable for damages. The jury so found and gave Starr $1,000. The case is considered of much importance as establishing a precedent, as it is expected it will be appealed and in all probability sustained in the supreme court. The injury to Starr took place before the enactment of the present law for bidding drinking on trains, so that the case was decided on the general ground of the responsibility of railroads to their patrons. Marshalltown to Have Show. Marshaltown.-The Marshalltown Poultry and Pet Stock association, incorporated by local breeders and fanciers, was revived at a meeting of local poultrymen and the prospects are good for the renewal of a once successful organization of poultrymen. It was decided to hold a scoring matinee this season, and start plans at once for a big show to be held next winter. There are about 1,000 show birds owned within this county, representing practically every standard breed known. The city has been without a show since 1904, and the members are getting anxious to get in the exhibition business again. Profit on $200 Land. Marshaltown.—A gross profit of 13 per cent on $200 acre land out of a small acreage of corn has been shown by Bart St. Clair, a farmer living south of Comrad. Last year was a poor season for seed corn, but despite this fact Mr. St. Clair planted 60% acres to corn, and harvested from the field 5,425 bushels, an average of 78 bushels to the acre. The entire crop sold for 33.1 cents per bushel, yielding the owner $1,817, or a gross return per acre of $26.15. Remarkable Tribute to Motherhood. Waterloo.-Seven thousand people at Waterloo paid a remarkable tribute to motherhood at the tabernacle, when the Rev. W. A. Sunday preached a sermon to mothers. Most of the business houses closed from 2 to 4 o'clock, including the saloons, and the employees of many stores attended in a body. Nearly every one wore a white flower or white ribbon. Four hundred mothers were present, aged 60 to 90 years, and one was 100 years old. Bell Falls: Farmer Hurt. Nevada.—Dana Warren, a farmer who lives south of this city, met with an accident which now promises to prove fatal. In the dooryard hung an old-fashioned dinner bell. Warren started to ring the bell when it fell, the edge striking him on the skull, fracturing the skull and rendering him unconscious. Find Babe in Basket: Frozen Mason City.—A six-month-old baby in a basket was found on the doorstep of the residence of Manus Campbell of Rockwell. Its feet and hands were frozen. It is believed the child was left by a party in an auto who drove into town from the west. The child may live. To Observe Anniversary Colfax.—Mr. and Mrs. Silas Poling, well known and prominent residents of Colfax, celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Christmas day, receiving their friends in an informal way at their home in the west part of town. Mumps Epidemic at Sidney. Sidney.—Sidney is in the grasp of a severe epidemic of mumps and the public schools are badly demoralized in consequence. Some middle age people have suffered seriously and have been confined to their homes for weeks. Child Dies From Burns Iowa City.—Stanley Hughes, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Ella Hughes, died as the result of burns received when it fell into a pan of water few days ago. Says He is Oldest Miner. Colfax—Abram Abrams, aged 70, a native of Wales, claims the distinction of being the oldest miner in the state, having followed his vocation for sixty-two years. He began mining in the old country when only 9 years old. Davenport Man Kills Self. Davenport—Crazed with pain after two day's illness from erysipelas, C. Louis Behrens fired two bullets into his forhead when his nurse left the room and died at once. Wants More Normal Schools. Mason City.—In order to increase the efficiency of the rural school teacher and also to increase the supply, F. A. Mahannah, president of the Iowa State Teachers' association, and who also is a member of the legislative committee, is advocating the adopting of a law creating normal schools in each county of the state. His plan is that one accredited high school in the county add a normal department, that the teacher be paid by the state, but the city furnish the room and the school equipment for the department. Students from other towns and country in the county are to pay tuition. The course is to include two years of normal drill under state inspection. At the end of the course the student, if the work has been up to standard, is to be given permission to teach in the country without examination. This, it is believed, will add to the efficiency of teachers and also aid in obtaining more teachers. At the present Cerro Gordo county has a dozen or more schools without teachers for the winter. Many of the schools that are in operation have accepted poor teachers and the risk to hte pupils, the superintendent thinks, is decidedly great. Shot Dead By His Stepson. Rock Rapids.-Harry Jordan was shot and instantly killed by his stepson John Wubhens, 19 years old. son, John Wubbens, 19 years old. Jordan, who was divorced from his wife, went to his wife's home in Eaat Rock Rapids. The boy, seeing Jordan coming, turned his team around and went back to protect his mother and children. Jordan smashed in the door and, when Wubbens interfered, gave chase. The boy ran a short distance and then turned and shot four times, one of the bullets entering Jordan's heart. It is said Jordan was intoxicated. Young Wubbens was taken into custody. Raise Telephone Rates at Fairfield. Fairfield—Following closely on the announcement that the local offices of the Iowa Telephone company and the Jefferson County Telephone company were to be combined, the latter corporation has notified subscribers that its rates will be increased 50 cents a month for most of its service beginning Jan. 1. The Bell company had little local business except long distance calls. The independent company gives its reasons for the move increased service and growth in its expenses. Boys and Girls Contest at Ames. Ames. Over $5,000 in premiums will be given for the best corn, oats, potatoes, bread, sewing and other articles exhibited at the second annual junior contest to be held at Ames January 24, 1911. This contest is free to every boy and girl. The Iowa State college short course is held at the same time and place and special classes will be conducted for the boys and girls who wish to attend the short course. Big Sum in Improvements. Iowa City, Improvement reports issued at Iowa City show that the university town's expenditures in this regard for a year total nearly one million dollars. The expenditures are itemized as follows: State University of Iowa buildings, $435,000; business buildings, $110,000; public improvements, $129,000; railroad improvements, $30,000; residences, $175,000; total, $75,000. Woman Clubbed to Death. Van Wert, Mrs. Lee Zarnes, lies dead here with a crushed skull and five young men are in jail, as a result of a drunken quarrel at the Zarnes home, five miles west of town, in which Zarnes was attacked and his wife rushed to his assistance only to be knocked down with a clob and killed. Wanted Her Body Burned Mount Pleasant - The dying request of Mrs. Charles D. Walker wife of a prominent Mount Pleasant man, who died of cancer of the stomach, was that her body be cremated and the ashes consigned to the Mississippi river. The body was taken to Davenport for cremation. Cement Men at Cedar Rapids Cement Men at Uebar Rapids Cedar Rapids. "Hans are now made concrete and are now highway and area construction of cement users which will be held Jan. 10 to 13. Tools to aid in the making of cement buildings, bridges and other articles will be exhibited and lectures will be given on concerning the making of cement Burns to Death in Home. Ft. Madison—In a fire which con- sumed his home, William Fry o Weaver, aged about 72 years, was burned to death and his sister war rescued with difficulty. Farmer Killed by Long Fall. Grand View, George W. Alters Jr., a farmer was instantly killed near here by a long fall which broke his neck and fractured the skull. Sunday Converts Over Two Hundred Waterloo.—There were 280 con- versions at the Sunday revival meet ings here Sunday, making a tota of 2,544 up to date. Representative of three generations in one family were among the converts. Man Drinks Lye to End Life. Vinton—John Cochra], 65 years old, who was gored by a vicious steer in the public highway in Monro- township last April and taken to the home of Mrs. Sarah B. Menter, near by, suicided there last week. Comstock Will Quit Haugen- Mason City.After about fourteen years as private secretary to a congressman, M. E. Comstock of North wood has resigned his position as secretary to Congressman Haugh and will move to Mason City to engage in business. Custy of Manslaughte Iowan Guity of Manslaughter. Tipton-Harry Adams, was found guilty of manslaughter on a charge of murdering Mattias Lang, who died of injuries received in a fight last September. She Can't Help Wondering "Bess, my dear! Do you know I could hardly wait for morning to come so I could run over and talk to you. I didn't sleep a wink all night. No, no one is sick, but I've had the most awful experience! You needn't try to guess, for you couldn't in a thousand years." "Well," she proceeded, "to begin at the beginning, my aunt, who is head milliner at Birney's, coped a Paris hat for me. A Paris hat, I said. Yes, and it's a beauty too! The model was $50 and mine is just as pretty. "Then I think I've told you about Fred's cousin Louise that he thinks is so clever and charming. Yes, she is, really. They are own cousins; their mothers were sisters. But, of course, Louise's being brought up so far away and not meeting Fred till they were grown does make a difference. Well, I went over to see her yesterday afternoon and she raved over my hat, called it a perfect dream and tried it on and looked stunning in it. Yes, she's very pretty and she was awfully sweet ways. "You remember how it rained yesterday about half past four? Oh, yes, you must remember; a nice, soft rain that came down so gently you could hardly hear it. Well, I was just starting from Louise's to Aunt Ruth's and Louise insisted that I should never wear that beautiful hat out in the rain. The rain was coming straight down and was so soft that I thought an umbrella would be all the protection I needed, and, anyway, Aunt Ruth's not so very far from Louise's. Why, I was going to Aunt Ruth's to dinner. "Well, Louise mourned so ever my lovely hat being dragged through the wet that she finally got me worked up, too, and then she hauled out an old morning hat of hers with quills on it and insisted that I wear it. She was so sweet about it that I just had to take her hat. "What? No, nothing happened to her hat; you guessed wrong, young lady. This is my story and if you want to hear it you let me tell it!" "Let's see, where was I? Oh, yes, just starting for Aunt Ruth's. Well, Fred came in after dinner and said he'd called up our house and mother told him I was at Aunt Ruth's and he explained that he'd come to invite me to go to the theater. "Oh, I knew it was a horrid night and I told him so, but he said he was blue and cross and a nice, cheerful show would make us forget the weather. Well, my dear, when I went upstairs to get ready I remembered that I have to wear Louise's hat and almost faltened! The only consolation was that I knew the weather would never hurt it, but actually when I looked at myself in the glass and thought of my own lovely hat I wanted to stop and cry. "When I went downstairs I asked Fred if he didn't think he'd better go around to the back door and call for me, but he just laughed. Well, that's sweet of you to say so, but you haven't seen me in that awful hat!" "We were sort of late getting to the theater and I just melted into my seat and got my hat off in a hurry. Yes, it was a pretty good play, and when the curtain went down on the first act I had just about forgotten the weather and that horrid hat and Fred had cheered up and we were having a lovely time. "Yes, this is where the blow told! I was looking around at the boxes and I spiced Louise in the right-hand stage box with the handsomest-looking crowd you ever saw, and, my dear she was wearing my precious hat! "Well, maybe you think it is funny but if it had been your hat she was wearing and you were trying to cover an awful quill thing with a program and a handkerchief, you wouldn't see so much fun in it. "I choked right in the middle of a sentence and got so red that Fred thought I'd stuck myself with a hat pin." "Tell him, my dear! You know perfectly well he'd have thought I was a jealous cat. And, anyway, you don't know how gorgeous Louise looked in that hat! "What? No, he didn't see her and I never said a word. I just sat and waited until I could put Louise's quill affair on my head and sneak home. "Supper? In that hat? Well, I should say not! But I just know that Louise and her crowd went some where and that Louise looked perfectly stunning—in my hat! "She promised yesterday afternoon to bring my宅 home this afternoon when she went driving, and I know I should just die if I had to meet her. "No, you wouldn't either say anything to her about wearing the hat, because she'd tell Fred, and you know perfectly well a man would never understand. Why, those men wear each other's ties and things and never care a bit. "No, I told mother this morning that I'd have to go to a very important meeting of the Zetas this afternoon and for her please to see Louise when she comes. "That's awfully sweet of you, Bess. I knew that you would understand exactly how I felt about it. "Well, I don't know what to think. I'm afraid I must have a very evil mind, but I just can't help wondering whether Louise's theater party was an impromptu affair or whether she knew she was going when she persuaded me to save my beautiful hat from the weather!" Not Popular in Pittsburg. Ex-Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania told this story recently, with reference to the graft scandals through which the state had just passed: "A minister before a hot election incidentally discussed the different candidates and concluded rather passionately with, 'God will govern Pennsylvania.' The brief silence that followed was brought to an abrupt end by an indignant individual in the last row who defiantly exclaimed in a ringing voice audible to the entire gathering: 'I'll wager twenty dollars he don't carry Pittsburgh.'" THE Famous Rayo Lamp Once a Rayo user, always one The Rayo Lamp is a high grade lamp, sold at a low price. There are lamps that cost more, but there is no better lamp made at any price. 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BANK CASHIER on account of 10 health country home of ten acres, 10 room house, located in limits of 500 town, 12 grade school, ideal for for sale for construction today. C. F. CALEHUN, Springfield, Nebraska. 160 ACRES 2 mile from Frazier, one land, 60 acres ready, for crop in fall. 1 must be sold, $3 percre. Got other fine Stock and Dairy farm dirt plow. Tell me where to buy and land J. H. BALDWIN, Frazey, Minnesota. California Farm Land Madera, Bakersfield, Fruit Orange, Grape and Stock Barnes. Best investment on Earth Write today. A. P. BLACKKEN, Los Angeles, Cal. TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE ACRE STOCK FARM 2% miles from town; $8 percre, well improved, also Hospital and physician practice, doing $2500/$400 annual business, price $600. Don't wait to get in on this. MILK & CARNES, Springfield, W. N. U. DES MOINES, 51-1910. RSON'S HAS LED Hurrah! The Union Wins! No matter where you live—or what you do, you should know all about the great opportunities you have to travel over the country by leap and bound. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 1,000 memberships issued—all groceries cost—costs, injury accident and death benefits—and "every honest claim paid before you leave." You must carry a seat. You must carry a seat. You cannot afford to stay outside—get all the facts at once. A Few Field Marshalships Open Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all benefits—also make you a member of the Union Journals. Write for complete plans. Send the coin (or stamps) for the TUNION JOURNALS. Write for full particulars for taking out Reunited Protective membership with Field Marshalship. Address: the International Liberty Union of the World 331 1st Nat'l Bank Bldg. Covington, Ky U. S. A. RACE ECHOES. On October 1st, the old city hospital of Kansas City, Missouri, was turned over to the colored people, a new hospital having been erected for the whites. The hospital which now becomes available for the colored people has two hundred beds. Something like twelve thousand dollars was spent for sanitary and other improvements on the building. AN HONORED AMERICAN. (New York World.) When King Frederick and Queen Louise of Denmark entertained at dinner their honored guest, Booker T. Washington, they were paying their tribute not only to the Negro race, but to the whole American people. For men like Dr. Washington do not merely reflect honor upon their race, but they reflect a greater glory upon the ideals and the institutions of their native country. In what other way could our prince of equal opportunity so nobly vindicate itself in its uplifting in two short generations of an enslaved and despised race into a portion of the American people capable of producing a Booker Washington? The Alabama Penny Savings Bank commemorated its Twentieth Anniversary by holding a week's celebration beginning Saturday, October the 15th. On the opening day $75.075-49 was deposited in the bank. The history of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank like a romance. Dr. W. R. Pettiford, founder of the bank, gave the following history concerning the institution: The following figures may help you to get some idea as to the capacity that the bank has developed. The start was made, and on the first day we had a formal opening and received as our first deposit five hundred and fifty-five dollars and seventy-five cents ($555.75). This added to three thousand dollars stock that we had sold constituted our tock-in-trade; and on the twentieth anniversary we deposited $75,075.49, with a capital of $54.18. The first loan was made on the second day of our existence. October 16, 1900. The first borrower was a woman: the endorser was a Methodist minister; the amount was ten dollars; the time thirty days, and the interest fifty cents. On the fifteenth day of October, 1910, we made our last loan; time was five years; borrower was a church, the amount was $19,000.00; interest, $7,600. We have advanced money for the purpose of helping to secure over fifteen hundred homes. We have put about thirty-three thousand dollars in three brick buildings owned by negroes, two of which are three stories high, besides our own three-story building on Eighteenth street. We have had from October 15, 1890, to October 17, 1910, 26,378 depositors. We now have 9,575 depositors who have deposited $14,76,394.18. This gives us an annual average deposit of $3,134.170. On the close of the first day, success we had a volume of cash of $3,355.75, and on the close of business, October 17, 1910, we had four banks in existence, namely—Selma, Montgomery and Anniston—in connection with our bank here. Our volume of business now amounts to $388,159.01, with a pay roll of twenty-two persons. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker states that the doctor has given up all hopes that he husband's re-overy that he has been suffering the time. Mr. Walker is now in DANGER WHEN DESI WAS " Taxes were only 28.9 mills. Nov. 47.3 mills. When "dry." population increase is only 39.2 per cent. When dry, total arrests for crime. Today it is 96 per 1,000 population. When dry, total arrests for drun- lation. Today it is 38 per 1,000 popu- lation. Of course you know that drunke a common occurrence on our streets to arrests unless a man is down in the hall. When dry, the laws were insuffi- culty against "blind pigs, etc. Now we have adequate laws on c cially strong law on law-enforcement. Why sign the saloon petition that crime, increases drunkenness and hur- sure. There is danger in keeping your m Many men who signed the saloon inclusion tha: it is not the thing to do and signing withdrawal blanks, whi petition. If you wish your name taken off office, Room 611 Des Moines Life build DES MOINES CITIZEN DANGER! WHEN DES MOINES WAS "DRY" Taxes were only 28.9 mills. Now, with 103 saloons, taxes are 47.3 mills. When "dry." population increased 123 per cent. Today the increase is only 39.2 per cent. When dry, total arrests for crime were 39 per 1,000 population. Today it is 96 per 1,000 population. When dry, total arrests for drunkenness were 13 per 1,000 population. Today it is 38 per 1,000 population. Of course you know that drunkenness is so prevalent—is such a common occurrence on our streets that the police rarely make any arrests unless a man is down in the gutter. Now we have adequate laws on our statute books, and an especially strong law on law-enforcement. Why sign the saloon petition that increases your taxes, increases crime, increases drunkenness and hurts the growth of our city. There is danger in keeping your name on the saloon petition. Many men who signed the saloon petition have come to the conclusion that: it is not the thing to do and are calling at our office and signing withdrawal blanks, which takes their name of said petition. If you wish your name taken off the saloon petition, call at our office, Room 611 Des Moines Life building, or phone Walnut 5049. DES MOINES CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Capitalized for $200,000 for 50 Years. Permanent Headquarters, Room 611, Des Moines Life Bldg. --- a private sanitarium in New York City and Mrs. Walker has engaged a private nurse and pays him $50 a week. Mrs. C. R. Foster was on the sick list last week. Mrs. W. J. Jones received the sad news last week that her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Foster, in Chicago, tell on the street and broke her ankle. Mrs. Flowers had planned a trip to Buxton Christmas, but the accident will probably prevent it. Mr. Jas. Richardson was riding with Joseph Garrett in his buggy last Monday when the horse became frightened and began to run. Mr. Richardson was thrown heavily to the ground and was impaled about the back. Mr.amped, thereby saving himself from injury. Danister, brother of Joseph Banister, was so severely injured in No. 14 nine last week by being kicked by one of the mules and thrown from a car, that he died from his injuries at the accident. He was a nice young fellow, only 18 years old, and was liked by his companions. He was taken to Martinville, Va. for burial. Services were quite well attended at Mt. Zion church Sunday. Rev. Woodard preached both morning and evening. At the B. Y. P. U., the meeting was led by Mr. W. P. Lewis. The subject, "How should a Christian differ from a man," was discussed by many of the members. Mr. C. D. Brown of Des Moines, who is here in the interests of the Brown Bros. Magazine, was present at the meeting, gave his name for membership and took part in the discussion. Rev. Elias Winston, evangelist, gave a very helpful address to the young men and ladies at the Y. M. C. A. Sunthe singing evangelist, is a preacher and the lecturer as well. Finally, the head Company physician, will sever his connection with the company and Buxton people, about January 1st. Dr. Early will take his place and he with our own Dr. Carter will look after the Buxton patients for the company. Mrs. Leah Tandy is quite well again and was seen at the services Sunday. Mr. Geo. Taylor and two of his children are on the sick list this week. The Mutual Benefit Literary Society met at the Perkins hotel last Friday evening. The important part of the program was the debate between Mrs. Wm. Bailey and Mrs. Ray for the negative and Dr. Carter and Mrs. Sharp for the affirmative, on this subject: Resolved, "That higher education for women is a detriment to the home." Dr. Carter and Mrs. Sharp won. Miss Gussie Mardis had the current events. Earl Watson, the 14 year old son of Thomas Watson, was kicked in the mouth by one of the mules in No. 14 nine and is suffering the loss of four or five teeth aside from being painfully bruised about the face. Juno A. Baker, sub-agent for the Bankers' Accident Insurance Co., was in Des Moines and Enterprise on business last week. Rev Elias Winston will be with Rev. Woodard's congregation next Sunday evening. Mrs. Rosa Burns of Cedar Rapids arrived in the city last Thursday to visit Ed Green, who has been sick for about six weeks. Mr. Green has been removed to the hospital at Des Moines and is reported nicely at present. Mrs. Rosa Burns left for her home in Cedar Rapids Tuesday noon. Rev. J. A. Baker and daughter Miss Lulu of Clarinda are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker. Mr. Joe Baker and Mr. and Mrs. James Baker have just returned from Clarinda, where they attended the funeral of their mother who died there last week. The Mt. Zion church choir, under the leadership of W. P. Lewis, is making preparations for song service Christmas night. Hon George Washington Cheatham is a subscriber to the Rystander. Master George Crushon Blaney, comes to be his friends, was a little indisposed last week, but aside from getting angry when things don't go right, he is freeing me at our writing. All of the churches are busy getting their Christmas entertainments ready. Miss Ona Webb is on the sick list this week. One of the best Christmas presents you can give your son is a membership in the M. C. All boys who join in will be the Vantage of the balance of the year "Free" and we will date their membership from Jan. 1, 1911. JOIN NOW. The second number of the Y. M. C. A lecture course was decidedly good and GER! US MOINES "DRY" Now, with 103 saloons, taxes are increased 123 per cent. Today the crime were 39 per 1,000 population. Unkenness were 13 per 1,000 population. Unkenness is so prevalent—is such as that the police rarely make any gutter. Efficient and enforced with difficulty on our statute books, and an espe- ment. What increases your taxes, increases hurts the growth of our city. Our name on the saloon petition. Our petition have come to the condo and are calling at our office which takes their name of said Off the saloon petition, call at our building, or phone Walnut 5049. ENS ASSOCIATION --- BUXTON BRIEFS. was played to a large and appreciative audience. The Executive Board of the Sunday School Union will meet in the Boys' Department, Y. M. C. A., Thursday evening, December 22nd at 7 o'clock, to choose its officers for the next six months. All members please be present. Mr. F. Brown of Kentucky is visiting Mr. R. G. Potter. The Y. M. C. A. was abusy place last Tuesday while the miners were voting for their president and other officers. St. John's A. M. E. church was quite St. John's A. M. E. church was quite successful when it rallied last Sunday. The event was #8277. Rev. 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Swell patterns, a pair.....50c Boys' 12-inch Water-Proof Storm High Cut Shoes, two buckles on top, water-proof oak soles, black or tan, a pair.....$3.00 Little Gents' all solid Blucher Box Calf Shoes.....98c Little Gents' Black or Red Top Jockey Leggins white Bearskin..... $1 Women's Brown, Blue or Black 6-button Overgaiters, a pair..... 50c Men's high grade Kid Hand Turn Slippers, Tan or black, a pair $1.00 and ..... 1.25 FAMILY SHO SOL PAN TWO STRE 417 WEST WALNUT ST. FAMILY SHOE STORE SOL PANOR TWO STORES 417 WEST WALNUT ST. 333 EAST FIFTH ST. 417 WEST We give Tradin Stamps. MT. PLEASANT. Mr. and W. W. Robinson and Wm., Jr. entertained Mrs. G. W. Jackson, Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Mrs. L. Phillips and Bro. S. Miller at dinner Sunday. Mrs. M. White is expected to return soon from Keokuk, where she has been visiting with her daughter. She will be accompanied by her little granddaughter, Marile White. We are glad to see that Mr. Carter and Mr. Patterson are able to be out again. A program was given last Friday night at A. M. E. church. A neat sum, was realized. Rev. S. Miller stopped off here Sunday and preached a very able sermon. He was on his way to Evans to meet the executive board. Stevens FIRE ARMS FOR SALE HERE boy a useful Christmas present, a good Shotgun and STEVENS FIREARMS and will Entered ond class We are job work of our wor Advertisers 20 cents per Three to a cents per 10 cents per counting se churches a admission the above- fessional. I cards, year are given verising is TERMS One year Six months Three month Send money ord the Iowa S Des Moines Communi Single Barrel Shotguns Double Barrel Shotguns Repeating Shotguns Now considering their beauty, accuracy guaranteed and are made in the vision. AND SEE THEM All of Xmas Gifts Are you can select those pres- sibles of your family, both small e that will not confuse you taking your choice. AND RECORDS. own to ... $10.00 to ... 2.48 ... 1.50 on one side of interest is the We will uscript, unlike tissue stamps. N.B.-C mail your l for publication day night t the current name, not t we may kn All subsvcance. The Iowa oldest Afro- lised in Iowa in 1894, and the 1894 have corres- ting towns: Davenport, St. Paul, Minneapolis. $12.00 to... 50c and makes. $10.00 to... $1.00 ons. $10.00 down to... 1.50 Suggestions Mirrorscopes, Cameras, Magic Baseball Goods, Sleds, Hobby Bards, Indian Suits, Christmas $2.50 BROS. CO. , Des Moines Moline, Ill. Siucus City, Clinton Ottawa, Monmouth, L. Galesburg, I. Albia Cedar Rapid, Ft. Malison, Oskaloosa, Washington, Burlington, Moberly, Mo. Mt. Pleasant, Pearl, Ill. Many person ed with a per- tack of infu Two Family Shoe Stores 417 Walnut 1 LY SHOE STORE SOL PANOR TWO STORES WALNUT ST. 333 EAST FIFTH ST. Iowa State Bystander DES MOINES. IOWA FR. DAY, DECEMBER 16, 1919 Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. 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Kills them on the Fourth floor It Help Arant Pay $5,000 per Year Rent. Obsen't Deliver, have high priced or Expensive Windows. He buys Samples, Cancelled Orders And and Odd Cases at less than the Factory Cost. He Sells them at Strictly Cash—— You don't Pay for Shoes the Other Fellow has charged. He Sells them on the Fourth floor You Don't Help Arant Pay $5,000 per Year Rent. He dosen't Deliver, have high priced Fixtures or Expensive Windows. BUT HE does sell Beautiful Shoes of Velour, Pat. Colt, Gun Metal, Dull Mat. Kid, Tan Calf, Ideal Pat. Kid, in Matinee Boots, Mountain Boots, Bungaloo Boots, Auto Boots, Polo Evening Boots, Party and dancing Pumps in Velvets, Satins, Dull and Pat. 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Use ZOTINA FOR THE HAIR Original and Only Scientific Remedy Guaranteed to Straighten the Hair Make it soft and pliable, easy to comb, glossy and beautiful Used by the Entire Profession Price, 50c. and $1.00 by mail Manufactured only by the AGENTS WANTED ZOTINA REMEDY COMPANY Tampa, Fla. Dept. 10 THE WOMEN began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible grown the hair for hundreds; rapidly achieving success. The value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they only mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that he or "just as good") or referred to PORO. We advise you to Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind.) See that the in every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds; rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that theirs is the same or "just as good") or referred to PORO. We advise you to use only PORO Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind.) See that the name PiRO is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by Mrs. A. M. POPE. Beware of imitations. Call, or ad MRS A. M. P 3100 Pine Street. PATI Prize Offers from L Book on patents, "Hints to "Why some inventors fail." search of Patent Office records. 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